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Book SynopsisCharts a course for scientists, leaders, investors and policy makers to translate research into growing innovative, competitive companies and industries. Dr Larry Marshall demonstrates how science can generate new value that grows markets and creates jobs while also delivering social, environmental and economic benefit.
Trade ReviewThis book, written by one of our brightest minds, addresses a critical question: how can Australia become a science and technology superpower?" - Dr Andrew Forrest, AO, Founder and Chairman of Fortescue, Minderoo Foundation and Tattarang
"The Digital Future has huge potential to unlock new waves of innovation and economic prosperity for all Australians. It's a future where Aussie kids see Aussie scientists and Aussie entrepreneurs solve Australian problems and take them to the world. Larry is passionate about this future for our children, and this book is all about how to make it happen." - Melanie Silva, Managing Director, Google Australia
"Powered by his extensive scientific entrepreneurship, Dr Larry Marshall shows us how to couple science with innovation to produce prosperity. Human ingenuity is an inexhaustible resource; this book explains how to mine it and refine it into societal value." - Dr Alan Finkel, former Australian Chief Scientist, President Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, Chancellor Monash University, CEO and Founder Axon Instruments
"For Australia's budding technology entrepreneurs, [Invention to Innovation] is an excellent 'how to' manual, full of practical advice, and offering useful, tangible guidance on how our scientists and entrepreneurs can seize the tremendous opportunities Australia offers." - Michelle Simmons, CEO Silicon Quantum Computing and 2018 Australian of the Year
"Few scientists have transitioned to become business leaders, or to create public companies, but Larry Marshall has done just that – and by sharing uncomfortable truths, failures and successes, all anchored by the real life experience of someone who has crossed the Valley of Death more than once, Larry seeks to provide other scientists with the confidence that, they too, can do it." - Catherine Livingstone, AO, former Chair CSIRO, Commonwealth Bank and Telstra; former President of the Business Council of Australia, and former CEO of Cochlear
