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Commercialization Partners

Commercialization Partners (or "CPs") collaborate with TLA, providing expert feedback and perspective regarding new technologies developing at U of A. TLA's Venture Development Managers maximize the alignment between each individual Commercialization Partner's personal talents and goals and the leadership needed to pull each unique technology into the marketplace.

CPs start out as members of our network. Once they have started participating and have expressed an interest in greater engagement in TLA's work, they are asked to submit a letter of intent and a resume, which are reviewed prior to the individual being offered a partner post.

 

Join the Commercialization Partner Team

Our cohort of Commercialization Partners is always growing and changing with our needs, so if you are interested, we appreciate your reaching out – as well as your patience – in advance as we work to find the best way for you to plug in. Want to learn more about engaging with TLA as a Commercialization Partner? 

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We're committed to building a constructive environment for all. To ensure that we all perform to our maximum potential and encourage the same in one another, we created these guidelines. Check them out to learn what we expect of all our community members. 

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Meet our Commercialization Partners

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Richard Austin

Richard Austin

Commercialization Partner
CEO, Branch Therapeutics
Founder and Director, Reglagene
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Keri Casper

Commercialization Partner
Product Management Consultant, Keri Casper Consulting

Linda Hillmer

Commercialization Partner, Strategic Communications Advisor
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Tom Kunkel

Commercialization Partner
President, Press Aerospace & Defense LLC
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Aric Meares

Commercialization Partner, Executive Vice President at Azbil North America - BioVigilant Division
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Noreen Scheu

Commercialization Partner
Program Consultant, Founder & Advisor Lead, XLR8 PBC
Director, Venture Programs, Arizona Commerce Authority
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Vince Sumpter

Commercialization Partner
Vice President & Executive Advisor at MK Strategic Resources
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Chuck Valurupalli

Commercialization Partner
Venture Mentor, Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University
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Eric Zacharias

Commercialization Partner
Industry Specialist, Siemens Digital Industries Software