Building a Startup with Silicon Nanowires | Marcie Black | TEDxBeaconStreetSalon

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Dr. Marcie Black is building a nanotech company to change the world. She talks about the use of silicon nanotechnology in applications of solar cells (photovoltaics) and biosensing.  In addition, Marcie discusses some of the important aspects required for a successful startup. 

 Marcie is the Co-Founder & CEO of Advanced Silicon Group. Marcie is using silicon nanotechnology to make solar electricity cost less and to enable doctors to monitor cancer treatments by a rapid and low-cost blood test. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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