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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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All Episodes

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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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...

AUTM on the Air ·

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

AUTM on the Air ·

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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