Entrepreneurship

From Idea to Venture – Entrepreneurship Workshop

Sponsored by IEEE IES Member Activities and Industry Activities

14 October 2025

Seats Limited – Register via the Conference Registration Form

Overview

Are you an established scientist or a leader in academia or industry looking to expand your impact? From Idea to Venture is an immersive workshop designed specifically for technical experts like you who want to acquire entrepreneurial skills and a startup mindset.

This workshop provides a unique opportunity to learn how to transform your deep technical expertise into viable ventures. Whether you’re exploring alternative career paths or seeking fresh approaches to innovation and leadership, this program equips you with practical tools and frameworks used by successful Silicon Valley startups.

Why Attend?

  • Acquire key entrepreneurial skills including idea validation, customer discovery, and business model development
  • Develop investor-ready pitch decks and gain confidence presenting your ideas to stakeholders
  • Cultivate a startup mindset—embracing creativity, agility, and strategic risk-taking—that enhances leadership in any environment
  • Network with scientist-entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts

Who Should Attend?

  • Senior scientists and engineers ready to launch startup
  • Academic and industry leaders interested in integrating entrepreneurial thinking into their work
  • Innovators seeking to broaden their professional skillset with venture creation tools

Meet Your Instructors

This workshop is led by accomplished scientist-entrepreneurs. Guest lecturers could corroborate the learning sharing additional first-hand experiences.

  • Bruno Iafelice – CEO of TVLP Institute, seasoned Silicon Valley advisor and investor
  • Mike Kyriacou – UC Berkeley Fellow, entrepreneur, and angel investor

How to Join

Participation is free for registered conference attendees. Seats are limited! Secure your spot by selecting the From Idea to Venture workshop option during IECON 2025 conference registration.

Expand your career horizons by combining your technical mastery with entrepreneurial expertise. Join us in Madrid to start your journey from innovation to venture creation.