<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Thought leadership must translate into scalable businesses with a focus on execution over ideas.David Bell shares insights on academia professionals shifting towards real-world business ventures.He emphasizes the importance of evaluating market potential and avoiding poor execution pitfalls.Key takeaways include the need for a solid business model and disciplined branding strategies.Turning frameworks into funded ventures requires more than just great ideas—it's about execution.