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2 posts tagged due diligence from Commercializing Science.

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Why Most Technology Readiness Level Assessments Lie to Everyone Involved

TRL scores feel objective but are routinely gamed or misread. Here's what's really happening and how to use them honestly.

A. Kovacs

· May 14, 2026 · 5 min read

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Why Due Diligence Kills More University Spinouts Than Bad Science

How mismatched expectations between VCs and university spinouts create a death spiral during due diligence.

A. Kovacs

· April 16, 2026 · 4 min read

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