Commercialization Partners (or "CPs") collaborate with TLA on a weekly basis, providing expert feedback and perspective regarding new technologies developing at the UArizona. 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.
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Commercialization Partners

Peter Mantas
Commercialization Partner CEO | Serial Entrepreneur | Evangelist - Tech - Startups - Ecosystems | Mentor - Teacher - Advisor - Coach
Aric Meares
Commercialization Partner, Executive Vice President at Azbil North America - BioVigilant Division
Alexander G. Schauss
Commercialization Partner Senior Director of Research and CEO AIBMR, Life Sciences, Inc.
Mike Sember
Commercialization Partner Consultant to the biopharmaceutical industry, specializing in startups. Angel investor.