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Choosing Laboratory Space for a Startup: A Founder’s Guide to Avoiding Expensive Mistakes

Environmental Portrait of Solar Researchers Alisha Adhikari and Scott Lambright, both physics doctoral students, recently led research into how solar cells perform in outer space with post-doctoral researcher Vijay Karade. Their work is funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory and published in the peer-reviewed journal Solar RRL. Alisha Adhikari, Vijay Karade

Posted: February 2026

Learn about the key factors to evaluate when choosing commercial laboratory space. If you're looking to commercialize your technology, make sure you stay ahead of common pitfalls and factor in growth considerations so your lab supports progress now and scales with your company instead of becoming a bottleneck. 

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Tips for Building Your First Advisory Board as an Early-Stage Founder

Five adults seated around a table in a library or study setting, engaged in discussion with open books in front of them. Bookshelves line the background.

Posted: March 2026

A practical breakdown of when an advisory board makes sense for a pre-revenue startup, how it differs from a strategic partnership, how to define advisor roles and expectations (even without cash compensation), and how to formalize the relationship while spotting red flags that can create more risk than value.

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Last Updated: 4/1/26