NASA wizardry, startup enthusiasm mix at LaunchHouse expo (photos)

Story excerpt provided by The Plain Dealer.

Written by Robert L. Smith.

There’s nothing resembling showcase night at the NASA Glenn Research Center, where Matthew Moran manages the energy and materials sector.

The veteran engineer strolled the LaunchHouse Accelerator Expo on Wednesday night like a wide-eyed intern.

“We come from a formal, structured environment,” he said, standing outside of a room where a young entrepreneur was pitching his company to business enthusiasts. Nearby, venture capitalists sipped free beer and mixed with inventors and college students. “They’ve kind of exposed us to a different crowd.”

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Originally published February 12, 2015.