Tech Blog

Setting Sights on Tomorrow: A Q&A with Student Entrepreneurial Fellow Trevor Lohr

June 24, 2021

Graduate student Trevor Lohr, who is studying for his master’s in finance, is the latest addition to the Tech Launch Arizona team. As an Entrepreneurial Fellow, he lends his expertise to helping budding startups in the health sciences space get their footing and prepare for entry into the market.

Women Make It Happen: Meet Three UArizona Inventors

March 27, 2021

In honor of Women's History Month, TLA is excited to introduce you to three of our amazing women inventors, all accomplished researchers, mentors, teachers, and champions of innovation. Get to know them, find inspiration in their words and share their stories!

Jonathan Ibasco: The Sweet Spot Between Education, Experience and the Law

March 16, 2021

While the new Tech Launch Arizona Manager of Intellectual Property has spent most of his years enjoying the SoCal life, Jonathan Ibasco brings a world of experience to bear on the task of managing the intellectual property of a vast enterprise focused on innovation.

Kennedy Nyairo, Ph.D.: "Taking Advantage of This Moment"

Feb. 16, 2021

In this blog post honoring Black History Month, we had the opportunity to catch up with one of our team members, Ken Nyairo, and talk about his life experience as an immigrant and a person of color working in the field of technology and innovation.

Ike Chinyere, Ph.D.: Reflecting On and Celebrating Our Contributions

Feb. 12, 2021

Ike started working as an Entrepreneurial Fellow with TLA when he was an MD-PhD candidate at the UArizona  College of Medicine-Tucson. We had a wonderful conversation with him as part of our blog series honoring Black History Month.

A Passion for Impactful Innovation: A Chat with Venture Development Manager for Life Sciences Pedro Medrano

Feb. 9, 2021

As the new venture development manager for the life sciences, Pedro's work focuses on helping build great leadership teams, helping them connect with resources, and preparing them for what lies ahead.

Mark A. Nelson, Ph.D.: “Making a Difference for All People”

Feb. 1, 2021

In this blog post honoring Black History Month, we interviewed Mark Nelson, a professor in the Department of Pathology at the College of Medicine – Tucson, delving into his path as an academic researcher and biosciences entrepreneur.

Been There, Done That: A Chat with TLA’s Newest Mentor-in-Residence, TJ Johnson

Jan. 15, 2021

As the newest addition to the Tech Launch Arizona Venture Development Team, TJ Johnson will serve as a Mentor-in-Residence, advising new startup teams and helping position them for successful futures.

Faculty Inventor Roles in a Startup: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way?

Nov. 19, 2020

Startups play a key role in generating impact from university innovation; they are a vital asset to regions and the nation as a whole. Who is best positioned to lead these nascent companies? Let's discuss.

There’s Always Room to Improve

Oct. 26, 2020

This past summer, we sent hundreds of UArizona inventors a survey to help us understand how we’re doing. The data they provided is giving us insights into what we’re doing well and where we need to improve. We heard loud and clear, here's what we learned about how to serve our community better.