The companies get up to $250,000 in non-dilutive funding to conduct technical work at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. They’ll also get introductions to industry experts, investors, incubators, accelerators and university programs.
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.
