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Podcast: Sophie Alcorn Podcast
Episode: 199: How To Hit A Homerun in Startups with Sheryl Root
Description: Based at Carnegie Mellon University's Silicon Valley campus, Sheryl Root is an Associate Professor in technical ventures. Sheryl develops curriculum and teaches courses that merge technology with entrepreneurship taking ideas to commercialization. She created a Master's degree in Technical ventures that has resulted in successful startup ventures. Outside of CMU, Sheryl is the owner of RootAnalysis, a consulting firm specializing in corporate strategy and marketing. Prior to joining academia, Sheryl had an extensive career in the software industry, including a successful career at Hewlett-Packard (HP). Sheryl is a leader, board member, and advocate for many world–renowned institutes and or...