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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

26:46

Cultivating Unique and Diverse Ecosystems with Ruben...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/04/27

While he was working as a technology scout, Ruben Flores-Saaib had no intention of entering the technology transfer field, but that’s exactly where he ended up! After 15 years of experience in research, business development and technology commercialization, today, Ruben is the Associate Director of Licensing at the University of Southern California (USC) Stevens Center for Innovation.In this episode, Ruben shares what makes the USC ecosystem so unique and diverse, which are two of the big reasons

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40:07

At the Cutting Edge of Research with Tatiana...

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2022/04/20

Tatiana Litvin-Vechnyak grew up in a family that was heavily involved in STEM, and she always had plans to become a doctor. However, while studying, she came across the field of technology transfer which combined her interests in science, business, law, and strategy, and meant that she could be at the cutting edge of research. To date, Tatiana has over 18 years of experience in IP management, and for over 13 years has been overseeing patenting and licensing related activities at Rutgers University

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33:34

Spearheading Change with William Vaughan

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2022/04/13

Throughout William Vaughan’s career, he has been spearheading change; from his time in the Governor’s office of Science and Technology where he was involved in developing Ohio’s third frontier (tech-based economic development), to his role as the Director of Technology Transfer at the Colorado School of Mines where he has helped transform the culture into one which is highly entrepreneurial.In today’s episode, William shares what the last 13 years have looked like at Mines, with himself as the sole

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30:31

Leading the Way in the Ocean Space with Allison Markova

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/04/06

Although they may appear to be worlds apart, Allison’s previous career in marketing provided her with skills which have been indispensable in her role as the Associate Director of Technology Transfer at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). WHOI is at the forefront of ocean research and education, receiving $1 out of every $3 of NSF funding for ocean research. In today’s episode, Allison shares how she and her “small but mighty” team of 2 (going on 3), are paving the way for inventors in

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53:45

AUTM Women Inventors SIG: Jane Muir, Jennifer Shockro...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/03/30

Although their careers have followed different paths within the Technology Transfer realm, Jane Muir, Jennifer Shockro, and Jennifer Gottwald all share a common goal of increasing greater diversity and inclusion at all stages of the innovation lifecycle. Motivated by this goal, they founded the AUTM Women Investors Special Interest Group in 2013 and subsequently developed a survey which was used to determine which factors encourage or discourage academic women's participation in technology

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43:07

Enabling Sustained Social Impact with Serenity Wright

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/03/23

Social innovation can be defined and executed in many different ways. For today’s guest, Associate Director for Social Innovation at the University of Kentucky, the concept refers to innovations with a focus on sustained social impact, and her unit’s approach to creating ecosystems which enable these innovations to flourish is the focus of today’s episode. Serenity Wright’s deep drive to enhance equity and access to opportunities for underrepresented innovators drew her into the realm of technology

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26:02

Long Term Value Creation with RK Narayanan

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/03/16

Rather than focusing on traditional technology transfer metrics, RK Narayanan and his team at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory measure their success in terms of their ability to create value in the long term. In today’s episode, RK, who is the Senior Director of Business Development and Technology Transfer at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, explains their approach to long term value creation, which is built on a foundation of sustainable relationships. RK also shares the life-changing technology that

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30:42

Shepherding Ideas from Lab to Marketplace with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/03/09

The University of South Florida (USF) is ranked top 10 in the US and top 20 worldwide for patents, and today’s guest, Michele Tyrpak, is a patent attorney who is currently the interim Associate Director of Technology Transfer at this prolific research university! The overall aim of the Technology Transfer office is to shepherd ideas from USFs lab, to the marketplace, and Michele’s prior experience on the industry side has given her an invaluable perspective on how to bridge the gap that exists

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37:40

Black History Month

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/03/01

A new episode

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27:49

Sights and Sounds of AUTM Day 3

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/02/23

A new episode

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15:48

Sights and Sounds of AUTM Day 2

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/02/22

A new episode

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7:38

Sights and Sounds of AUTM Day 1

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/02/21

A new episode

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51:38

The Full Spectrum of Innovation with T. Greg Tucker

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/02/18

As a technology transfer professional who also has many years of experience as a researcher (in both the chemical biology and physical sciences realms) and an entrepreneur, today’s guest offers a uniquely diverse perspective on the innovation sector.Greg Tucker, or Dr. T as he is affectionately known by his colleagues, is a co-inventor on 5 U.S. patents, the cofounder of a number of different startups (including a chemical company and an electric bike company), and currently the Commercialization

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15:13

Gearing Up for AUTM 2022 Annual Meeting with Laura...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/02/16

After two years without a face-to-face gathering, we are just a few days away from the AUTM 2022 Annual Meeting! Today’s episode is a special one, where Laura Savatski, the Chair of AUTM, gives us a rundown of what you can expect as an attendee at the event this year. The AUTM Annual Meeting is incredibly important for the organization, and serves as a fantastic way to gain exposure to what’s going on in the world of technology transfer. If you aren’t one of the 1100 people who have already

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43:45

Continuous Improvement with Rick Huebsch

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/02/09

When Rick Huebsch joined the Technology Commercialization office at the University of Minnesota almost 14 years ago, it was in need of a major reboot. Through financial investments and staffing the office with industry-experienced people (including Rick, who had 20 years of experience in the software industry), the office has been transformed, and Rick, who is currently the Executive Director, has played a very valuable role in this transformation!Rick’s office is now a standard fixture in the top

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52:34

The Bigger Picture with Sean Fielding

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/02/02

Today’s guest, Sean Fielding, was formally educated in languages, which may seem incongruous for someone who is the Director of Innovation, Impact and Business at the University of Exeter. However, Sean’s educational background has in fact been a huge asset in the technology transfer space; his 25 years of enormous success in the sector being more than enough proof! When Sean was brought to Exeter to establish the University’s Technology Transfer office, there were no commercial relationships worth

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50:28

From Strength to Strength in Switzerland with Silvio...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/01/26

ETH is one of Switzerland’s main public universities. It has 16 departments, 23 000 students, and 250 faculty members. Today’s guest, Silvio Bonaccio, who attended the university as a student himself, has been the head of its technology transfer office since 2005.Silvio’s 31-person strong team is divided into 3 focal areas; contracts, technology licensing, and support of start-ups. They do approximately 200 invention disclosures per year, acquire around 100 patents, and get between 25 and 30

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66:57

Driving Prosperity Through Technology Transfer in New...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/01/19

Today’s guests, James Hutchinson and May Low, are the CEO and COO (respectively) of the Kiwi Innovation Network (more commonly known as KiwiNet). Their complementary skill sets (James with his science-focused education and May with her financial background) make this duo, along with the rest of their team, a force to be reckoned with!Their goal is to drive prosperity, subsequently changing the world for the better, and so far they’re doing an incredible job; over the lifetime of the KiwiNet fund

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42:14

Unstoppable Growth with Abram Goldfinger

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/01/12

When Abram Goldfinger arrived in New York, there was little significant entrepreneurial activity taking place. In part through his efforts, it is now a thriving entrepreneurial hub. An example which illustrates this point is the fact that NYU’s Technology Opportunity and Ventures (TOV) office, of which Abram is the Executive Director, has gone from launching 2 or 3 startups a year in the early 2000’s to almost 20 over the past few years!In today’s episode, Abram talks us through his educational

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51:05

Embracing Evolution in Technology Transfer with Alice Li

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/01/05

If you aren’t aware of the extent of the depth and breadth of technology transfer, this episode with Alice Li will leave you with a whole new understanding and appreciation of the field.As the Director of the Centre for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Cornell University, and with 18 years of university technology transfer under her belt, Alice is well positioned to discuss the way the field has evolved over time, and to offer advice on how to approach this continuously changing environment. Alice’s

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