AUTM on the Air

Unlocking Efficiency: Navigating Prompt Engineering in Tech Transfer Offices

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a technology transfer professional, prompt engineering is going to transform your life. In brief, prompt engineering is a set of plain lan...

Chat GPT and Other Generative AIs: How to Build a Plan to Use and Monetize with Jonathan Gortat

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Role of AI in Technology Transfer Offices with Marc Sedam

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Empowering Indigenous Artists and Entrepreneurs with Amanda Bernard

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Together we can foster a future where indigenous voices are heard, cultures are preserved, and the artists of these communities are recognized and ...

Empowering Indigenous Communities Through IP with Susan Anthony

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

Uplifting Indigenous Communities through Innovation with Jael Whitney

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Indigenous Peoples' Month, celebrated throughout November in the U.S., is a time to celebrate and honor the rich cultures, histories, and contribu...

Invent Together: Paving the Way for Inclusive Innovation with Holly Fechner and Morgan Schreurs

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Inclusive innovation is a catalyst for justice, for equity, for economic opportunity.” In the United States, IP-intensive industries account for...

Creating a Globally Recognized Innovation Hub in Puerto Rico with Carlos Baez-Pagan

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos Baez-Pagan and his team at the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust are working towards the creation of a globally recognized i...

Disrupting Women’s Healthcare with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Disrupting the Energy Sector with Byron Rojas

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Through his company, Easymetering, Byron Rojas is disrupting the energy sector by simultaneously optimizing consumption and reducing carbon emissions....

Taking Underserved Communities “To the Stars” with Dr. Jose Morey

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“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 ...

The Better World Project: Celebrating the Impact of Innovation with Ann Amidzich

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AUTM’s Better World Project (BWP) is a platform that showcases impactful inventions, from Honeycrisp apples to life-changing medical devices, with t...

Lessons from the 2022 AUTM Salary Survey with John Miner

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1999, John Miner has been involved in the AUTM Salary Survey, an indispensable tool that provides a comprehensive review of compensation trends ...

Unpacking the 2022 Canadian Licensing Survey with Olivia Novak

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re delving into the 2022 Canadian Licensing Survey with the Chair of the AUTM Canadian Licensing Survey Committee and Associate ...

Policy Issues and Tech Transfer: Making Your Voice Heard with Kate Hudson

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“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 n...

The Secrets to Israel’s Startup Success with Keren Primor Cohen

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Navigating the Startup Journey with Derrick L. Maultsby Jr.

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Derrick L. Maultsby Jr., serves as a business advisor and corporate transactional lawyer to startups, small to mid-sized businesses, ...

Building a Global Hub for Advanced Therapies with Anji Miller

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Advanced cell and gene therapies are revolutionizing how to approach and treat a wide range of diseases.” There are few things (if any) more imp...

Spinning-Out Biotechs: How Timing is Everything with Irene Abrams

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when an innovation is ready to make its mark in the real world? Successfully spinning-out biotechs is an art; one that today’s guest...

Creating Value on a Global Scale with Dr. Alfred Tan

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Technology transfer has the power to bridge gaps not only between industry, academia, and government within a country but also on a global scale! Tod...

Best Practices for Technology Transfer Professionals in the Start-Up World with Kirsten Leute

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Although it is just one aspect of technology transfer, the start-up space is attracting an increasingly large proportion of the interest and support f...

Navigating the Nagoya Protocol with Dr. Mukul Ranjan

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Nagoya Protocol is a supplement to the United Nation’s Biodiversity Treaty, and it is reshaping the landscape of scientific research. In this ep...

Broadening Horizons at the NSA

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the USPTO to the FBI to the NSA (where she has been for ten years), Karen Presley has spent the majority of her career working in public institut...

Navigating the Future of Blockchain, NFTs, and the Metaverse

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have a very exciting topic for you today - blockchain NFTs and the metaverse. Joining me to discuss their potential impact on intellectual property ...

Making the Paths to Commercialization of Inventions More Equitable with Aileen Dingus

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm excited to be joined by Aileen Dingus, the Commercialization Network and Events Manager, to talk about making the paths to commercializa...

Closing the Gender Gap in Patenting with Intan Hamdan-Livramento, Elodie Carpentier, and Julio Raffo

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Data from two decades of patent filings from across the world shows that only 4% of international patents were invented exclusively by women. This sta...

A Lesson in Effective Communication with Mark Bayer

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Bayer’s career choices (from Capitol Hill to the non-profit sector to consulting) have all been driven by his desire to make a meaningful impac...

The Power of Collaboration in Technology Transfer with Dr. Anne Lane

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“When the chips are down, everybody can work together.”For the past 23 years, Dr. Anne Lane has worked at UCLB, prior to which she worked for a sp...

Promoting Curiosity-Driven Research with Tony Raven

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being a technology transfer professional means being able to engage with some of the most brilliant minds and create meaningful, tangible impacts. Tha...

The FLC’s Role in Bringing World-Changing Technologies to Market with Whitney Hastings

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Without the innovative research and development being done by federal labs across the United States and the commercialization being done by the privat...

Enabling Economic and National Security Through Technology Transfer with Dr. Walter Copan

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Technology transfer is a major driver of economic growth and a promoter of national security. In this episode, Dr. Walter Copan joins us to share some...

The Federal Laboratory Consortium: A “National Treasure” with Dick Paul

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) is a group of technology transfer professionals from over 300 federal laboratories across the full spectrum of...

Forging Your Own Path in the Technology Transfer Space with Laura Schoppe

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is World Intellectual Property Day, and this year's theme focuses on celebrating the achievements of women in the field of innovation and cr...

Embracing Neurodiversity in Science and Technology

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When people with different ways of thinking collaborate effectively, magic happens! Some people think visually, some verbally, some mathematically, a...

WARF’s Role in the Passage of the Bayh-Dole Act with Kevin Walters

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A combination of factors enabled the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) to successfully create the first university technology transfer offic...

The Founding Story of the First Technology Transfer Office with Kevin Walters

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re taking a trip back to the time before the establishment of the very first university technology transfer office in the United...

Technology Transfer as a Powerful Force of Change: A South African Perspective with Dr. Ncebakazi Galada

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Although South Africa’s technology transfer sector might not yet be as advanced as other parts of the world, there are some very exciting developmen...

Breaking Barriers in Vaccine Development with Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi is a highly accomplished vaccinologist and global health advocate for neglected tropical diseases. She’s Associate Dean of ...

Revolutionizing Innovation: Highlights from the 2022 WIPO-AUTM International Knowledge and Technology Transfer Leadership Summit with Steve Susalka

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 WIPO-AUTM International Knowledge and Technology Transfer Leadership Summit involved the coming together of leaders from 29 countries and ter...

Bringing Innovation to Impact through the USPTO with Kathi Vidal

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a background in electrical engineering and law and a passion for creating impact, Kathi Vidal is brilliantly suited to her role as the Director o...

Taking Diversity Further in STEM with Tarianna Stewart

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gender disparities are particularly pronounced in the STEM fields, with only 28% of the workforce in STEM professions being women. Tarianna Stewart is...

Breaking Down Barriers in the Innovation Ecosystem with Almesha Campbell

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a first-generation university graduate, the Assistant Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Jackson State Univers...

What To Expect From the 2023 AUTM Annual Meeting with Ian McClure

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking to network with thousands of technology transfer professionals, enhance your knowledge, or for opportunities to give back to the A...

Unlocking Inclusivity in Innovation: The AUTM EDI Toolkit

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Demographically diverse teams outperform non-diverse teams in terms of innovation, creativity, and complex problem-solving.” To promote and assi...

From Idea to Impact: The Finalists of the 2023 Better World Awards

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AUTM’s Better World Project recognizes and honors innovative technologies that have the potential to make a significant positive impact on society. ...

Technology Transfer: A Singaporean Perspective with Hui Ying Ang

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Don’t underestimate the impact you can bring to the innovation ecosystem.” Culture shapes almost all aspects of society, including the innovat...

The Value of the AUTM Licensing Survey to the Technology Transfer Field with John Miner

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, hundreds of institutions take part in the AUTM Annual Licensing Activity Survey, and John Miner, as the Chair of the AUTM Metrics and Surv...

Building a More Inclusive Workforce with Patricia Cullum

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Historically marginalized population groups face unique barriers in the workforce. Today’s guest, Patricia (Pattie) Cullum, has experienced these ba...

Technology Transfer in Educational Institutions vs. the Federal Government with Trina Voss

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After working as an interrogator for the US Army and running a scuba shop (among other things), Trina spent 15 years working in technology transfer de...

A Year of AUTM Advocacy with Mike Waring

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the last episode of the year, we are doing a deep dive into what AUTM’s 2022 advocacy activities have consisted of. It was a fruitful and energi...

Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia in Hong Kong with Dr. Victor Lau

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With a PhD and 20 years of experience working in the semiconductor field, Dr. Victor Lau makes for the perfect middleman between industry and academia...

Dangers of the Proposed TRIPS Waiver Expansion with Patrick Kilbride

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a common and dangerous misconception that IP rights merely serve as a way for big companies in wealthy countries to acquire more wealth. This...

In Defense of Bayh-Dole with Joe Allen

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the period following World War 2, government policy stipulated that whenever anything was invented using government funding, it would be put into t...

Supporting Indigenous Entrepreneurs with Brian Ellerman

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tribal communities comprise 4.3% of the Arizona population, but less than 1% of businesses in the state are Native American owned. Through the Native ...

Making Technology Transfer Visible in the Czech Republic with Růžena Štemberková

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Czech Republic may be a small country, but they are certainly not a small player in the technology transfer field. And that is largely thanks to t...

Why the World Needs Technology Transfer with Sami Bashir

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Technology transfer has the ability to bring about enormous positive benefits for the world, and with the multitude of issues that we are currently fa...

Taking the Complexity Out of PCT with Matthew Bryan

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the past 30 years, Matthew Bryan has played an integral role in the growth and innovation that has taken place at WIPO. Since he joined the organi...

WPI - Better World Project Winner with Todd Keiller

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Out of 65 applicants across seven countries, the winner of the 2022 Better World Project was a lithium-ion battery recycling process that was invented...

Indigenous Peoples' Day and NAIPEC

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, I'm speaking with David Petite, a proud Native American and a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Supe...

iEdison - Bethany Loftin at NIST

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of AUTM on the Air. This episode is brought to you by Wellspring, a leading provider of Innovation Ops software. I’m ex...

Curiosity and Innovation with Theo Edmonds

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have the pleasure of hearing from Theo Edmonds, JD, MHA, MFA. Theo is a co-founder of CU Denver’s Imaginator Academy, a cultural analytics ...

Advancing Innovation in Luxembourg with Christophe Haunold

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest hails from a small country in the heart of Europe which most people know little about. Luxembourg’s economy was once based on agricu...

Innovation and IP In Times of Crisis: Stories from The COVID-19 Pandemic with Jennifer Brant

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The collaborations that were formed during the COVID-19 pandemic epitomize the value of technology transfer and intellectual property. In today’s ep...

Closing the Gender Gap with WIPO members Julio Raffo and Elodie Carpentier

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is brought to you from the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland. Julio Raffo and E...

Dynamite in Small Packages with Einar Mantyla and Susan Christianen

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 201...

Transforming US Science Policy with Ian McClure

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

The Road to Innovation in “Food Valley” with Sebastiaan Berendse and Suraj Jamge

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ideas to Impact with Will Charles and Nicola Johnstone

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Designing Inclusive Social Innovation with Jordana Armstrong

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social innovation refers to the creation of a new product, approach, program etc. that supports social change. Inclusive social innovation is social i...

Think and Do with Ross DeVol

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, to...

Navigating Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession with Haley Moss

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Haley Moss is Florida’s first documented openly autistic attorney. She is also an author, artist, and advocate for embracing neurodiversity in the l...

The World’s Best Job with Jim Banting

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the Assistant Vice Principal of Partnerships and Innovation, Jim Banting plays an invaluable role in contributing to supporting research, innovatio...

Creating Impact Since 1989 with James Wilson

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest has been an employee of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) since 1989. Today, James Wilson is the Assistant Regiona...

Women Deserve Better with Lynn Schmidt

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ar...

Applying Fundamental Physics to Real World Problems with Matt Garrett

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are under the impression that the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) is only useful for fundamental physics experiments and doesn’t ha...

Why We Need to Protect Bayh-Dole with Joe Allen

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Creating a Technology Transfer Ecosystem in Croatia with Ivana Vuka

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Croatian government has historically not offered a lot of support to its technology transfer sector. However, slowly but surely, things are beginn...

Driving Transformation from Australia to Saudi Arabia with Kevin Cullen

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout his career in the technology transfer realm, Kevin Cullen has been driving transformation. From introducing the concept of Easy Access IP a...

Social Change Through Academic Entrepreneurship with Jason Roncancio

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For Jason Roncancio, and many other academic entrepreneurs in emerging economies, the driving force behind the work they do is their desire to bring a...

[Working Towards] Inclusive IP with Molly Kocialski

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

The TTIP Journey with Lisa Mueller and Tom Hockaday

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 inter...

Creating Sustainable, Socially-Just Work Spaces with Michael Kasdan

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Cultivating Unique and Diverse Ecosystems with Ruben Flores-Saaib

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

At the Cutting Edge of Research with Tatiana Litvin-Vechnyak

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, s...

Spearheading Change with William Vaughan

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout William Vaughan’s career, he has been spearheading change; from his time in the Governor’s office of Science and Technology where he wa...

Leading the Way in the Ocean Space with Allison Markova

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Although they may appear to be worlds apart, Allison’s previous career in marketing provided her with skills which have been indispensable in her ro...

AUTM Women Inventors SIG: Jane Muir, Jennifer Shockro and Jennifer Gottwald

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Although their careers have followed different paths within the Technology Transfer realm, Jane Muir, Jennifer Shockro, and Jennifer Gottwald all shar...

Enabling Sustained Social Impact with Serenity Wright

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social innovation can be defined and executed in many different ways. For today’s guest, Associate Director for Social Innovation at the University ...

Long Term Value Creation with RK Narayanan

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rather than focusing on traditional technology transfer metrics, RK Narayanan and his team at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory measure their success in t...

Shepherding Ideas from Lab to Marketplace with Michele Tyrpak

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 at...

Black History Month

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new episode

Sights and Sounds of AUTM Day 3

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new episode

Sights and Sounds of AUTM Day 2

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new episode

Sights and Sounds of AUTM Day 1

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new episode

The Full Spectrum of Innovation with T. Greg Tucker

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a technology transfer professional who also has many years of experience as a researcher (in both the chemical biology and physical sciences realms...

Gearing Up for AUTM 2022 Annual Meeting with Laura Savatski

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, w...

Continuous Improvement with Rick Huebsch

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

The Bigger Picture with Sean Fielding

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Sean Fielding, was formally educated in languages, which may seem incongruous for someone who is the Director of Innovation, Impact a...

From Strength to Strength in Switzerland with Silvio Bonaccio

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ETH is one of Switzerland’s main public universities. It has 16 departments, 23 000 students, and 250 faculty members. Today’s guest, Silvio Bonac...

Driving Prosperity Through Technology Transfer in New Zealand with James Hutchinson and May Low

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guests, James Hutchinson and May Low, are the CEO and COO (respectively) of the Kiwi Innovation Network (more commonly known as KiwiNet). Th...