[let_var]

This is quite brilliant. If quality of tech remains good, few interesting results can be expected in years to come.

There are few challenges for the founder(s) - 1. splitting time (and focus) between university duties and startup work will be tough. And 2. if a startup fail to get traction within 1.5-2 years, and its founders are unable to secure GC/extension, you can expect further dilution of focus.

[donald123]

According to the GEIR website, it only requires founders to spend 8 hours per week on university duties. One day a week does not sound to bad.