The 4thEst8 initiated coverage on OpenCell last year because the startup landed a boatload of grants, then claimed to pivot from 'research tool maker' into a cell and gene therapy company.
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.
