Tag: Technology Commercialization

Jonathon “Peter” Findlay, P.Eng., MSc, MBA: Engineering Insight, Commercial Discipline, Global Energy Leadership

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work at the intersection of energy, engineering, strategy, finance, technology, and carbon management—progressing from aerospace engineering to global consulting, corporate finance, and energy research leadership. These experiences have allowed me to work with organizations and leaders around the world while staying focused on solving complex problems, advancing commercially sound ideas, and creating a positive impact for businesses and communities. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences and values that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Finis Southworth, PhD: Advancing Energy Innovation Through Engineering Excellence, Strategic Vision, and a Lifetime of Leadership

Throughout my 55-year career in nuclear engineering, energy technology, and executive leadership, I have had the opportunity to contribute to organizations including ZettaJoule, AREVA, and Idaho National Laboratory. These experiences have reinforced my commitment to engineering excellence, technological innovation, and the importance of sound strategic leadership in advancing the energy industry. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I look forward to supporting organizations that are developing innovative technologies and addressing the energy challenges of tomorrow. Here is my biography.

Dino Mariutti | Entrepreneur, Executive, Investor, Board Member and Strategic Advisor

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to build, lead, advise, and support businesses across technology, manufacturing, mobility, investment, and international markets. From founding and commercializing new technologies to leading global operations, working alongside entrepreneurs and investors, and serving at the board level, my focus has remained consistent: challenge inefficiency, connect the right people, and help ambitious organizations turn ideas into sustainable value. I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, principles, and perspective that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Christian Lenges: Scaling Science-Driven Businesses Through Strategy, Partnerships and Commercialization

I'm excited to share my professional biography, reflecting more than 27 years of experience leading innovation across biotechnology, advanced materials, polymers, and sustainable manufacturing. My career has been focused on transforming breakthrough science into scalable businesses by combining scientific expertise with commercialization, strategic partnerships, and global leadership. I look forward to continuing to support organizations through board service, venture development, and innovation-driven growth.

Monica Alandete-Saez: Turning Scientific Discovery into Business Opportunity

I’m excited to share my professional biography, which reflects my journey across biotechnology, intellectual property, technology commercialization, strategic partnerships, and executive leadership. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about translating science into business value, building meaningful global collaborations, and helping organizations innovate and scale with purpose. I look forward to continuing to contribute my experience through board service and strategic advisory roles that create lasting impact.

From Concept to Clinic: The Journey of Medical Innovation

Medical innovation is far more than scientific discovery—it is the journey of transforming promising ideas into real-world solutions that improve patient care. Drawing on experiences spanning engineering, academic research, entrepreneurship, and startup leadership, this article explores the complex path from laboratory breakthroughs to clinical adoption. It highlights the critical roles of multidisciplinary collaboration, commercialization, regulatory strategy, and entrepreneurial resilience in bringing life-changing medical technologies to patients, demonstrating that true innovation is realized only when it makes a meaningful difference in healthcare.

Dr. Amir Sanati Nezhad: Transforming Healthcare Innovation into Real-World Impact

I’m excited to share my executive biography, reflecting my journey in biomedical engineering, healthcare innovation, medical devices, diagnostics, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about transforming scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions while building partnerships that accelerate innovation and improve patient outcomes. I look forward to continuing to contribute through board service, strategic advisory roles, and collaborations that shape the future of healthcare.

Thomas Girdlestone: Creating Lasting Value Through M&A Expertise, Innovation, and Purpose-Driven Leadership

I’m excited to share my executive biography, highlighting nearly four decades of leadership across the energy, manufacturing, industrial, and technology sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to lead transformational growth, build global businesses, commercialize innovative technologies, execute successful M&A strategies, and mentor outstanding teams. As I continue serving organizations as a board member, fractional CEO, and strategic advisor, I look forward to helping companies create lasting value through thoughtful leadership and practical experience.

Robert Lord: Protecting Innovation, Strengthening Governance, Creating Lasting Value

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of technology, intellectual property, governance, public service, and strategic leadership. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of helping innovative organizations protect their ideas, manage risk, and create long-term value while also serving my community as Mayor of Bunker Hill Village. As I begin the next chapter by pursuing corporate board opportunities, I look forward to contributing my experience in technology, AI, cybersecurity, governance, and enterprise strategy to organizations focused on innovation and sustainable growth.

David Haake: Connecting Vision, Technology, and Revenue to Drive Sustainable Growth

After more than 45 years working across industrial automation, enterprise software, cybersecurity, AI, and global business development, I've had the privilege of helping organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups grow through strategic partnerships, commercialization, and transformational leadership. As I continue serving founders, executive teams, and advisory boards, I'm excited to share a biography that reflects the experiences and lessons that have shaped my career.

Leo Walter: Combining Creativity, Drive, and Compassion to Make a Positive Difference in Business and Everyday Life

I’m excited to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 40 years of experience in semiconductors, microelectronics, aerospace, telecommunications, strategic planning, product management, and technology innovation. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to work with exceptional teams, lead transformative programs, and help organizations align technology, strategy, and business growth. I remain passionate about contributing to companies through leadership, advisory work, and board service opportunities.

Scott K. Purnell, PhD: Transforming Innovation into Sustainable Growth Through Leadership, Science, and Strategic Vision

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 30 years of leadership experience across the chemical, refining, energy, catalyst, and advanced materials industries. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead global businesses, serve on boards, negotiate strategic partnerships, drive innovation, and most recently lead a deep-tech startup focused on next-generation technologies. I remain passionate about helping organizations grow through innovation, strategic leadership, and strong governance.

Alexander E. Long: Protecting Innovation, Empowering Leadership, and Creating Lasting Strategic Value

I’m proud to share my professional executive biography, which highlights my journey across engineering, intellectual property law, executive leadership, and strategic business advisory roles over the past 30+ years. I’ve had the privilege of leading global teams, protecting innovation, mentoring future leaders, and helping organizations navigate complex legal and business challenges. I remain passionate about contributing my experience to organizations seeking strategic guidance, governance leadership, and long-term growth.

Stratos Tavoulareas

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, which reflects more than four decades of global experience across energy, infrastructure, sustainability, technology innovation, and international advisory leadership. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with governments, financial institutions, universities, and private sector organizations around the world while contributing to the advancement of energy systems and sustainable development. I remain passionate about helping organizations navigate transformation, innovation, and long-term growth.

The Role of SBIR/STTR Programs in Fostering Innovation

The SBIR and STTR programs play a crucial role in bridging the gap between scientific discovery and commercial innovation by providing non-dilutive funding to small businesses. Through these initiatives, the U.S. government empowers entrepreneurs to transform high-risk, early-stage research into viable products that address both federal needs and broader market opportunities. By reserving a portion of federal R&D budgets for small businesses and encouraging collaboration with research institutions, these programs stimulate technological advancement, support economic growth, and expand participation among diverse innovators. Despite a competitive and time-intensive application process, SBIR and STTR funding have driven significant breakthroughs and helped launch successful companies, underscoring their enduring impact on the nation’s innovation ecosystem.

Darlene Ngo – Enterprise Commercial Transformation & Growth Executive

I am excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey, the experiences that have shaped my leadership, and the purpose that continues to guide my work across healthcare, technology, and organizational transformation. Throughout my career, I have been committed to elevating people, improving systems, and helping companies scale with clarity and intention. Here is my biography.