Expert Details
IP Commercialization, University Corporate Partnerships, Startup Ecosystems, Environment, and Sustainability
ID: 734915
Massachusetts, USA
Consulting, Lecture, consult and provide assessments world-wide on university technology strategy, patenting, valuation, IP policies and capacity-building, partnerships with industry, startup mentoring and ecosystems.
Technology expertise – Environment, renewable energy, materials, electronics, wearables.
Business startups – I organized and staffed two startup companies and financed four others.
Acquisitions – I negotiated international deals for product lines and manufacturing operations.
Business strategy & boards – I have served on for-profit and non-profit boards; led strategic planning processes; designed board governance processes and committees.
P&L – International business and profit management in high-growth and turnaround situations.
High-tech marketing – Created and executed strategies and programs in a wide range of markets.
Background – Engineer & MBA from 1st-tier schools. Lived & worked in Europe and S. America. Fluent in English, French and Spanish. French and Canadian citizen, US Permanent Resident.
• University technology commercialization, valuation, negotiation, patenting strategy, IP policies and capacity-building, partnerships with industry, startup mentoring and ecosystems
• Chair of organizational audit and evaluation committee
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1983 | Degree: M.Sc. (Honors) | Subject: Management | Institution: Sloan School of Management, MIT |
| Year: 1977 | Degree: B. Eng. (Honors) | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: McGill University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director of Corporate Engagement, Environmental Solutions Initiative | Department: Environmental Solutions |
Responsibilities:• Development and management of strategic funding and research relationships with major corporations and foundations.• Creation and execution of MIT’s environmental road-map in education, research and convening, in collaboration with Faculty Director and Executive Director. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2017 | Employer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Title: Technology Licensing Officer | Department: Technology Licensing |
Responsibilities:• Managed >500 invention disclosures, >100 patent license negotiations.• Managed and mentored >25 startup licenses. Conducted startup workshops. • Designed and supervised MIT’s on-line technology listing system, marketing tools and process. • On-site (Moscow) assignment at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology: licensing office policies and procedures, staff recruiting, training, assessment. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Board member (elected by AUTM membership) | Department: Board of Directors |
Responsibilities:• Redesigned Valuation curriculum and instituted on-line course offerings.• Valuation instructor at all experience levels in the US and internationally. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2016 | Employer: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) | Title: Chair, Valuation Course Committee | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Redesigned Valuation curriculum and instituted on-line course offerings.• Valuation instructor at all experience levels in the US and internationally. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2008 | Employer: Ultimate Balance | Title: Co-founder, CEO | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Raised Series-A funding, organized company, hired staff and contractors.• Set up manufacturing and distribution; wrote & filed patents. • Exit through patent sale to Fortune-500 corporation. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Employer: Orion Ropeworks | Title: Investor, Board Member, Sales & Marketing Advisor | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Joined board of bankrupt company as part of new investor/manager group.• Company rebuilt and sold profitably to larger competitor with net increase in local jobs. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2004 | Employer: InflectionPoint Consulting | Title: Principal | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Sourced and raised >$50M from VC and corporate investors for four startups.• Investigated and valued acquisition targets for corporate clients. • Led and facilitated strategic planning, merger-integration and business plan projects. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2000 | Employer: Philsar Electronics | Title: Vice-president, Sales & Marketing | Department: |
Responsibilities:Venture-backed wireless communication technology startup |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1998 | Employer: CP Clare | Title: Vice-President & General Manager, Surge Protection Division | Department: |
Responsibilities:Telecom component manufacturer |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1995 | Employer: Analog Devices, Inc. | Title: Marketing Manager, Product Line Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Electronic components manufacturer |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1977 to 1981 | Employer: Schlumberger | Title: Senior Field Engineer, Field Testing Coordinator | Department: |
Responsibilities:Venezuela, Patagonia (Argentina)Oil exploration services company |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1977 to 1980 | Country / Region: Venezuela | Summary: Oilfield services |
| Years: 1977 to 1980 | Country / Region: Argentina | Summary: Oilfield services |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Design That Matters Cambridge, MA USA: Technology to improve the services of social enterprises in developing countries Hearts and Noses Hospital Clown Troupe Needham, MA USA: Bedside empowerment for intensive-care and long-term hospitalized children Future Scientists and Engineers of America: After-school science clubs to nurture children’s interest in math and science Association Of University Technology Managers |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certified Licensing Professional Registered Technology Transfer Professional |
| Professional Appointments |
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| World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a U.N. agency Consultant course instructor: valuation, startup finance and ecosystems (engagements in South America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Asia.) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Licensing Executive Society Deal of Distinction |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Currently 6 publications. Information available upon request. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| French | Fluent |
| Spanish | Fluent |