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AUTM on the Air

AUTM on the AIR is the weekly podcast that brings you conversations about the impact of research commercialization and the people who make it happen. Join us for interviews with patent and licensing professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech transfer leaders on the issues and trends that matter most.

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29:14

Federal Government Relations: Advocacy Strategies At...

AUTM on the Air ·

2024/01/10

The esteemed Mike Waring, AUTM’s Advocacy and Alliances Coordinator, is back to continue our conversation about national advocacy and federal government relations. Last week, Mike shared strategies for state and local tech transfer. Advocacy is ultimately about relationships. Your campus federal relations team is the one that creates the relationship between your campus and Congress, so it's crucial to have a good relationship with them. You want them to know who you are and what your issues

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23:04

Building Bridges in Tech Transfer: Local and State...

AUTM on the Air ·

2024/01/03

The success of tech transfer efforts begins with advocacy. Tech transfer is not just an abstract idea. It creates real companies and real jobs. Getting policy makers to understand tech transfer will push the whole profession in a positive way.Mike Waring, AUTM Advocacy and Alliances Coordinator, is here to talk about advocacy at the local, state, and national level. In this two-part episode, we begin with advocacy at the state and local level. Mike talks about the importance of tapping into

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24:45

Inventing Tomorrow: Unraveling the Impact of AI on IP...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/12/20

Over the last two decades, utility patent applications involving AI have seen an increase of 150%.In the words of Kathi Vidal, “AI is going to be ubiquitous.” From healthcare to climate science, no industry will be left unaffected by it in some way or another, which is why the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under Kathi’s leadership, has made it a top priority. In this episode, Kathi explains how she and her team at the USPTO are adapting to the growing influence of AI, including

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34:18

Unlocking Efficiency: Navigating Prompt Engineering...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/12/13

If you’re a technology transfer professional, prompt engineering is going to transform your life. In brief, prompt engineering is a set of plain language inputs that you can impart on a generative AI tool (like ChatGPT) to acquire a particular output. As an example of how ChatGPT can enhance the efficiency of your processes when you get to grips with prompt engineering, John Keary is currently able to review a whole year of license agreements in just 3 days!John is the Compliance Manager at New York

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32:56

Chat GPT and Other Generative AIs: How to Build a...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/12/06

Generative AI is opening up a whole new world that all of us, at some point, are going to need to learn to navigate. From drafting appeal letters to managing heart disease and finding natural disaster survivors, the limits to what generative AI is likely to be able to help humans do (or do on its own) in the near future are seemingly non-existent. In this episode, Jonathan Gortat, Director of Licensing and Strategic Alliance at Stanford University’s Office of Technology Licensing, joins us to share

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40:28

The Role of AI in Technology Transfer Offices with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/11/29

If you’re worrying about the impact that AI tools could have on your job as a technology transfer professional, stop! In this episode, we are joined by Vice President of Technology Opportunities and Ventures at New York University, Marc Sedam, who is here to share why AI is one of the best things to happen to the field of technology transfer. Six months ago, Marc and his team began harnessing the power of AI in their day-to-day activities. Marc predicts that in 2-years time, everything that is done

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15:37

Empowering Indigenous Artists and Entrepreneurs with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/11/15

“Together we can foster a future where indigenous voices are heard, cultures are preserved, and the artists of these communities are recognized and celebrated.”As a proud member of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, Amanda Bernard is on a mission to celebrate, support, and empower indigenous artists and entrepreneurs and in doing so, create a more just and culturally rich world.In this episode, Amanda joins us to share what her journey of creating a virtual marketplace for indigenous creatives has

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35:09

Empowering Indigenous Communities Through IP with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/11/08

As an attorney in the Office of Policy and International Affairs at the USPTO and the USPTO’s Tribal Affairs Liaison, Susan Anthony has committed most of her career to protecting indigenous knowledge and empowering indigenous communities. In this episode, Susan shares where her passion for helping indigenous communities originated, what she loves most about her work, and some of the most memorable moments of her time spent addressing indigenous IP and cultural heritage issues.There are 574 federally

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15:15

Uplifting Indigenous Communities through Innovation...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/11/01

Indigenous Peoples' Month, celebrated throughout November in the U.S., is a time to celebrate and honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous communities.In the first episode of our Indigenous People Celebration series, we’re joined by Jael Whitney, an Officer for MIT Solve’s Indigenous Communities Program with a background in business development, marketing, and economics.Tune in today to learn how Jael and her colleagues at MIT Solve are helping indigenous communities

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25:45

Invent Together: Paving the Way for Inclusive...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/10/25

“Inclusive innovation is a catalyst for justice, for equity, for economic opportunity.” In the United States, IP-intensive industries account for more than 40% of opportunities and provide approximately 63 million jobs. However, in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion these industries are still far behind where they should be. In this episode, we are joined by the founders of Invent Together, an alliance of universities, nonprofits, companies, and stakeholders on a mission to ensure that

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40:42

Creating a Globally Recognized Innovation Hub in...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/10/18

Carlos Baez-Pagan and his team at the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust are working towards the creation of a globally recognized innovation hub. In this episode, Carlos, the Trust’s Associate Director, shares what their journey over the past (almost) 20 years has entailed. Carlos has a background in biochemistry and business administration, has been an AUTM member since 2017, is co-chair of the Better World Project, and is one of the pioneers of technology transfer in his home

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26:05

Disrupting Women’s Healthcare with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/10/11

Ovarian cancer is one of the biggest killers, one of the hardest to diagnose, and the second most expensive to treat. Today’s guest is the cofounder of AOA Dx, a company that is transforming ovarian cancer detection and diagnosis.Oriana Papin-Zoghbi is a Venezuelan-born entrepreneur who grew up in the Middle East and attended school in Europe before moving to the United States. In this episode, she shares how she serendipitously became involved in the women’s health space before the word femtech

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40:36

Disrupting the Energy Sector with Byron Rojas

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/10/04

Through his company, Easymetering, Byron Rojas is disrupting the energy sector by simultaneously optimizing consumption and reducing carbon emissions. In this episode, the second in our Hispanic Heritage Month series, he joins us to share the fascinating journey that has brought him to this point!Byron is an electronic engineering graduate from Ecuador who has pioneered cutting-edge innovations in the fields of data transmission, cellular network infrastructure, and smart metering technology.Tune in

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23:21

Taking Underserved Communities “To the Stars” with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/09/27

“We need to make sure that we have everyone at the table so that everyone is being fed.”In this episode, the first of our Hispanic Heritage Month series, Dr. Jose Morey joins us to share how including diverse perspectives in technological development is the key to breaking down systemic inequality. Jose, formerly an advisor to NASA, Forbes, and MIT, is the founder of Ad Astra Media and the LISTA National Chair at TechLatino. His diverse background, Hispanic heritage, and drive to create economic

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17:32

The Better World Project: Celebrating the Impact of...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/09/20

AUTM’s Better World Project (BWP) is a platform that showcases impactful inventions, from Honeycrisp apples to life-changing medical devices, with the aim of highlighting the transformative power of academic research when it is put into practice. Ann Amidzich has a background in criminal justice and is currently a Co-Chair of the Better World Project Committee. In this episode, she shares examples of the inventions that the BWP has showcased, how AUTM assists applicants through the process, how they

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32:23

Lessons from the 2022 AUTM Salary Survey with John Miner

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/09/13

Since 1999, John Miner has been involved in the AUTM Salary Survey, an indispensable tool that provides a comprehensive review of compensation trends in the field of technology transfer. The value of the salary survey lies in its ability to help technology transfer offices understand what they need to do to attract and retain talent and to make technology transfer professionals aware of the opportunities that come with developing a career in the space.In today’s episode, John explains how upgrades

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25:45

Unpacking the 2022 Canadian Licensing Survey with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/09/06

In this episode, we’re delving into the 2022 Canadian Licensing Survey with the Chair of the AUTM Canadian Licensing Survey Committee and Associate Director of Technology Transfer at McGill University, Olivia Novac.Olivia’s involvement in the Licensing Survey originated from her desire to change the fact that many institutions were opting out of taking the survey. Understanding the Survey’s enormous value for the innovation ecosystem, Olivia took on the Chair position in 2017 and has never looked

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47:00

Policy Issues and Tech Transfer: Making Your Voice...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/08/30

“With policy, you have to think long-game. This is a marathon, not a sprint.”The policy landscape is continuously evolving; every day there is a new government action taking place that influences technology transfer on university campuses. As a technology transfer professional, staying on top of those changes will help you facilitate far-reaching impact. Today’s guest, Kate Hudson, is the Associate Vice President and Counsel for Policy and Federal Relations at the Association of American

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22:13

The Secrets to Israel’s Startup Success with Keren...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/08/23

Israel is a hotbed for innovation, particularly in the high-tech space. This is evidenced by the fact that the sector makes up 18.1% of the country’s GDP (making it the largest contributor to the economy). Part of the reason for the enormous success they have achieved is the remarkable collaboration between academia, industry, and technology transfer offices.Today’s guest is the CEO of Ramot, the Tech Transfer Company of Tel Aviv University, and co-chair of the Israel Tech Transfer Network (ITTN),

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36:53

Navigating the Startup Journey with Derrick L....

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/08/16

Today’s guest, Derrick L. Maultsby Jr., serves as a business advisor and corporate transactional lawyer to startups, small to mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 50 companies in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, helping them grow intelligently and effectively. The startup world is one of “nuances and details,” and numerous important legal elements need to be taken into consideration when founding a business. In this episode, Derrick explains where founders and founding teams often go wrong from a

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