This startup has a platform technology for bacterial vaccine development, and this grant fuels the development of one of its first hoped-for products to address a specific bacteria.
Paul Riat is just this guy, trying to figure things out. A fan of Max Weber, he generally gets a kick out of the triangle between economy, society and liberty. His focus on technology startups and venture capital fits because early stage tech startups are the most dynamic and impactful elements of local economies -- improving liberty and society like a rising tide.