Founder & CEO, Commercify
Former tech transfer professional with 15+ years experience commercializing university research. Founded Commercify to help innovators bridge the gap from lab to market.
Connect on LinkedInMay 18, 2026funding
How DoD SBIR differs from civilian agencies. Component breakdown, the DSIP portal, why you must call the TPOC before applying, STRATFI/TACFI supplements, and the Phase 3 transition paths that actually fund production.
May 18, 2026ip strategy
A 7-step prior art search method using free databases. Covers Google Patents, USPTO PatFT, Espacenet, CPC classification, and non-patent literature — with a worksheet you can use today.
May 18, 2026funding
How NIH SBIR really works in 2026. Picking the right Institute, engaging your Program Officer, study section mechanics, the Specific Aims page, the simplified review framework, and what NIH commercialization reviewers actually want.
May 18, 2026funding
How NSF SBIR (America's Seed Fund) actually works. The Project Pitch screening, invitation-only full proposals, NSF's deep tech lens, I-Corps as a pre-SBIR signal, and the dual technical+commercial review that decides outcomes.
May 18, 2026ip strategy
Patent claims are the patent — the rest is context. Inside: claim anatomy, independent vs dependent claims with annotated examples, the broad/narrow trade-off, and the 5 drafting mistakes that get patents invalidated.
May 18, 2026ip strategy
What a provisional patent application actually does, what it costs, when to file, and how to convert it within 12 months — for founders and researchers commercializing technology.
May 18, 2026ip strategy
The mechanics, costs, and strategic options at month 12 of a provisional patent application. Convert to non-provisional, file PCT, deliberately abandon, or refile — with a framework for choosing.
May 18, 2026funding
The SBIR commercialization plan often decides Phase II. Here's a section-by-section template, agency-specific requirements, and 5 annotated excerpts from funded plans.
May 18, 2026funding
Three eligibility tests, the VC-ownership rule most applicants get wrong, foreign-influence restrictions under the FY24 NDAA, PI primary employment, the two registrations you need before submitting, and the benchmark requirements for repeat applicants.
May 18, 2026funding
What each SBIR phase actually funds, the Valley of Death between Phase 1 and Phase 2, Phase 2B/CAP supplements, and the 5-7 year arc from feasibility to commercial revenue.
May 18, 2026funding
What publicly available data tells us about SBIR Phase 1 win rates by agency, Phase 1 to Phase 2 conversion, long-term commercialization, and the repeat-applicant gap that distorts the headline numbers.
May 18, 2026funding
Side-by-side comparison of SBIR and STTR — the university partnership requirement, the PI employment rule that changes everything for academic founders, IP allocation, and a decision tree for choosing the right program.
May 18, 2026tech transfer
How a university technology actually moves from a researcher's idea to a filed patent. The disclosure form, Bayh-Dole timing, TTO triage, who pays, the typical 3-9 month timeline, and the conflict-of-interest issues for inventor-founders.
May 18, 2026ip strategy
The three U.S. patent types compared head-to-head. Term, scope, cost, what each one actually protects, an invention-type lookup table, and when to file multiple types for the same invention.
May 17, 2026tech transfer
AUTM is the professional association for university tech transfer offices and the source of the annual licensing survey that benchmarks the industry. A plain-language guide to what AUTM does, its annual data release, the Innovation Marketplace, and how to actually use AUTM resources.
May 17, 2026tech transfer
The 1980 law that built the modern US tech transfer system. How Bayh-Dole works, what it requires of universities, the march-in debate, and what every researcher, TTO professional, and policy observer should understand.
May 17, 2026tech transfer
A plain-language playbook for individual scientists thinking about commercializing their own research. When to disclose, how to work with your TTO, the license-vs-spin-out decision, what each path means for your career, and the mistakes researchers most often make.
May 17, 2026tech transfer
What a technology transfer agreement actually contains, how each major clause works, where the negotiation usually happens, and how typical terms vary by technology type and stage. A plain-language guide for first-time negotiators on either side of the table.
May 17, 2026tech transfer
From Google PageRank to mRNA vaccines, ten real-world examples of how research inventions moved from university labs to commercial products, and what the pattern across them reveals about how tech transfer actually works.
May 17, 2026tech transfer
Tech transfer is how research inventions move from university labs to commercial use. A plain-language explainer of what it means, who does it, how the two main paths (licensing and spin-outs) work, and why it matters.
May 13, 2026tech transfer
A step-by-step guide to identifying, evaluating, and licensing intellectual property from US university tech transfer offices — from finding the right technology to negotiating deal terms.
May 13, 2026tech transfer
Which US universities have the strongest AI and machine learning IP portfolios available for licensing? A data-driven ranking for startup founders and corporate innovation teams.
May 13, 2026tech transfer
A data-driven ranking of the best US universities for licensing biotechnology intellectual property, based on patent output, licensing revenue, active portfolio size, and commercialization track record.
June 3, 2025tech transfer
Learn how leading universities are using AI to transform their tech transfer processes, accelerate commercialization, and increase licensing revenue.
June 3, 2025market analysis
Deep dive into the most promising cleantech commercialization opportunities, backed by AI-powered market analysis and real-world success metrics.
June 3, 2025innovation strategy
Learn how to create a winning go-to-market strategy for your innovation using AI-powered insights, with step-by-step guidance and real success metrics.
June 3, 2025success stories
Case study: how researchers used AI commercialization strategies to take gene therapy from lab to $50M Series A funding.
June 3, 2025innovation strategy
Learn how to use AI-powered pricing optimization to maximize the commercial value of your innovation, with real-world examples and proven strategies.
January 28, 2025tech transfer
University commercialization is broken—we start with patents instead of problems. Here's how to fix it.
January 21, 2025ip strategy
IP strategy guide for research commercialization. Cost breakdowns, filing strategies, and proven tactics for patent portfolios.
January 21, 2025research
Analysis reveals overlooked innovations with billion-dollar potential in university labs. These technologies await the right commercialization partner.
January 21, 2025funding
Playbook for academic innovators seeking their first million. Real pitch decks, investor insights, and proven strategies.
January 21, 2025tech transfer
The brutal truth about tech transfer failure rates and how to beat them. Data-driven patterns from 10,000 university innovations.
January 15, 2025funding
Complete SBIR/STTR guide for researchers and founders. From eligibility to proposal writing to Phase II success.
January 10, 2025research
Practical guide to Technology Readiness Levels. Breaks down all 9 TRL levels with assessment criteria and frameworks.
January 8, 2025industry
Guide to commercializing medical devices: FDA pathways (510k, PMA, De Novo), reimbursement strategy, and clinical evidence.
January 5, 2025startups
A proven 12-slide pitch deck framework for university spinouts and deep tech ventures, with examples and mistakes to avoid.
January 2, 2025strategy
Traditional market sizing fails for category-creating innovations. Frameworks for sizing markets when creating something new.
July 20, 2024research
From Google to Moderna: how academic innovation became trillion-dollar companies. The most successful university spinoffs.