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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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40:29

Innovation and IP In Times of Crisis: Stories from...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/09/14

The collaborations that were formed during the COVID-19 pandemic epitomize the value of technology transfer and intellectual property. In today’s episode, Jennifer Brant, the Executive Director of the Innovation Council and the co-author of Unprecedented: The Rapid Innovation Response to COVID-19 and the Role of Intellectual Property, joins us to explain why! After providing an overview of the diverse range of work being done by the Innovation Council (from tackling the IP gender gap to looking at

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23:35

Closing the Gender Gap with WIPO members Julio Raffo...

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2022/09/07

This episode is brought to you from the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland. Julio Raffo and Elodie Carpentier, Head of the Innovation Economy Section of the Department for Economics and Data Analytics at WIPO, and postdoc research fellow at WIPO respectively, are my guests on the show today. Join us for a discussion around WIPO’s diverse range of projects, what their research has shown about the impacts of war, COVID, and climate change on the

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55:03

Dynamite in Small Packages with Einar Mantyla and...

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2022/08/31

TTO Iceland is proof that when it comes to the ability to make an impact, size doesn’t matter!Prior to the founding of TTO Iceland at the end of 2018, technology transfer was non-existent in Iceland. But thanks to today’s guests, Einar Mantyla and Susan Christianen, the country’s scientists and entrepreneurs now have a much greater chance of impacting society both nationally and internationally. Einar and Susan make up half of the small powerhouse team at TTO Iceland, and during this episode, we

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35:33

Transforming US Science Policy with Ian McClure

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2022/08/24

August 9th, 2022 was a monumental day for technology transfer! On this day, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science bill into law, allocating $3.1 billion to help research organizations strengthen their capacity for technology transfer. This is the first time that the US Federal Government has authorized funding of technology transfer staff, patent and licensing expenses, and the like. In today’s episode, I am joined by the chairman of the AUTM board and Associate Vice President for Research,

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74:20

The Road to Innovation in “Food Valley” with...

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2022/08/17

Wageningen University and Research (WUR) is one of the key players in what has become known as the Silicon Valley of Food and Agriculture, or “Food Valley.” For seven years in a row, WUR has ranked number one for agricultural sciences, and it currently also holds the top spot in environmental science and food technology. Furthermore, it is the only institution in the world that combines fundamental research and education with applied research in the agricultural, food processing, and environmental

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59:28

Ideas to Impact with Will Charles and Nicola Johnstone

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2022/08/10

Will Charles and Nicola Johnstone, Executive Director and Head of IP at UniServices respectively, join us on the podcast this week to discuss how New Zealand’s largest university is making waves in the technology transfer space (for the last 2 years it was ranked number one in Time’s Higher Education University Impact Ratings!).UniServices is the University of Auckland’s technology transfer office, but as you will hear today, it is so much more than just that! Their vision is ‘Idea to Impact’ and

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46:34

Designing Inclusive Social Innovation with Jordana...

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2022/08/03

Social innovation refers to the creation of a new product, approach, program etc. that supports social change. Inclusive social innovation is social innovation that has diversity, equity, and inclusion principles at its core. Inclusive Social Innovation is fundamental to all of the impactful work being done by the Social Innovation Hub (SIH) at the University of Calgary, of which today’s guest, Jordana Armstrong, is the Director.During this episode, Jordana shares the meandering journey that led her

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23:26

Think and Do with Ross DeVol

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/07/27

Heartland Forward isn’t just a think tank, it’s a think and do tank! After spending 20 years as Chief Research Officer at the Milken Institute, today’s guest, Ross DeVol, is Heartland Forward’s president and CEO.During this episode, Ross explains the mission of Heartland forward, its four focal areas, and some of the key players who are involved. Ross also shares an overview of the most recent research they have conducted around technology transfer achievements in universities across the United

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42:22

Navigating Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession...

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2022/07/20

Haley Moss is Florida’s first documented openly autistic attorney. She is also an author, artist, and advocate for embracing neurodiversity in the legal profession. When Haley was diagnosed with autism in the late 1990s, there was very little awareness about the disability. Although there is a lot more understanding and support today, we still have a long way to go.During today’s episode, Haley shares examples of the disabilities that are encompassed by the neurodiverse umbrella, and the broad range

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36:09

The World’s Best Job with Jim Banting

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2022/07/13

As the Assistant Vice Principal of Partnerships and Innovation, Jim Banting plays an invaluable role in contributing to supporting research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the ecosystem within and around Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. It’s not hard to see why he is certain he has the best job in the world! During this episode, Jim explains how his office works to advance research, partnerships, and knowledge mobilization to strengthen Queens University’s local, national and global

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30:53

Creating Impact Since 1989 with James Wilson

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2022/07/06

Today’s guest has been an employee of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) since 1989. Today, James Wilson is the Assistant Regional Director of their Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office (the first one to be established outside of the DC area) which offers a variety of resources to 9 states across the region. From trademark basics boot camps to courses on how to protect your technology abroad, the Midwest Regional Office offers virtual training courses for various virtual

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58:06

Women Deserve Better with Lynn Schmidt

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/06/29

Sexism has existed since people have existed, and despite what you may have heard, the data shows that it’s only getting worse. Thankfully, there are people working hard to change this. One of them is today’s guest, Dr. Lynn Schmidt. Lynn is a global management consultant, executive coach, best selling author, and keynote speaker who is a passionate advocate for women’s rights. She joins us to discuss her new book, Antisexist, which offers a roadmap for learning about, acknowledging, and managing

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45:00

Applying Fundamental Physics to Real World Problems...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/06/22

If you are under the impression that the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) is only useful for fundamental physics experiments and doesn’t have any capacity for real-world applications, think again!Today’s guest, Matt Garrett, is the Director of Technology Transfer and Private Partnerships at SLAC (one of 17 Department of Energy National Laboratories). In today’s episode, Matt explains how SLAC’s linear particle accelerator contributes to science and the enormous potential for societal impact

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58:50

Why We Need to Protect Bayh-Dole with Joe Allen

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2022/06/12

Bayh-Dole helped the U.S. reverse its downward spiral into irrelevance and become the dominant force that it is today. The world economy is unraveling again, and Joe Allen is a firm believer in the power of the Bayh-Dole Act to turn things around for countries across the world. Not everybody agrees.Despite the fact that the Bayh-Dole Act is foundational to the U.S. economy, it has been under attack since it was passed in 1980. From day one, Joe Allen has been there to fight the battles on its

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31:53

Creating a Technology Transfer Ecosystem in Croatia...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/06/08

The Croatian government has historically not offered a lot of support to its technology transfer sector. However, slowly but surely, things are beginning to change. Today’s guest is Ivana Vuka, head of the Technology Transfer Office at the University of Split (the second-largest university in Croatia with over 20,000 students), who is part of the drive to create a thriving technology transfer ecosystem in Croatia. In today’s episode, Ivana and I discuss how she became involved in technology

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62:51

Driving Transformation from Australia to Saudi Arabia...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/06/01

Throughout his career in the technology transfer realm, Kevin Cullen has been driving transformation. From introducing the concept of Easy Access IP at the University of Glasgow and the University of New South Wales, to his current position as Vice President of Innovation and Economic Development at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where he is helping Saudi Arabia reach its goal of enhancing global prosperity through focusing on research and innovation in the food,

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74:53

Social Change Through Academic Entrepreneurship with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/05/25

For Jason Roncancio, and many other academic entrepreneurs in emerging economies, the driving force behind the work they do is their desire to bring about social change within their communities and the world at large.In today’s episode, Jason shares some of the key lessons that he has learned from his experience working in the biotechnology industry and through the many years he has spent as a researcher focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship..Jason provides an insightful comparison between the

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46:32

[Working Towards] Inclusive IP with Molly Kocialski

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/05/18

The philosophy that Molly Kocialiski lives by is one based on continuous learning. She is also a firm believer in the concept of “you get what you give,” and the power of saying yes whenever possible. She has had a fascinating personal and professional journey as a result! After working as an IP litigator and an in-house patent attorney, Molly is now the Regional Director of the Rocky Mountain USPTO. Her job (which she absolutely loves) is to make sure that examiners and judges have a great place to

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42:35

The TTIP Journey with Lisa Mueller and Tom Hockaday

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/05/11

We’ve reached the 100 episode mark; thank you for being a part of the TTIP journey so far!Over the past 99 episodes I have had the pleasure of interviewing people in 69 offices within, and 16 offices outside of, the United States, all of whom are doing incredible things in the technology transfer space! In today’s episode I share some memorable insights from these inspiring conversations. A particular passion of mine (as you will know if you are a regular listener) is enhancing diversity, equity,

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59:26

Creating Sustainable, Socially-Just Work Spaces with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/05/04

Mental ill-health and various forms of social injustice are prevalent in our workplaces, and in our society as a whole, and today’s guest is a vocal advocate for their elimination.Michael Kasdan is an IP attorney and partner at Wiggin and Dana, proud member of The Good Men Project, and founder of Lawyering While Human. In a number of different ways which we discuss today, Michael aims to facilitate difficult conversations in order to change the systemic, harmful ways of thinking and working which

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