Advancing Innovation.
UW–Madison’s Discovery to Product is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals who work to foster innovation on campus and provide mentorship, education, and guidance to support UW–Madison’s growing community of entrepreneurs and inventors.
Our team includes experienced Innovation and Commercialization Specialists (listed below) who are veteran business developers, entrepreneurs, product managers and startup executives with specific industry experience in physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, agricultural technology, food science, information technology and consumer goods.
They provide FREE consultation, coaching and mentoring to all UW–Madison innovators.
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Meet Our Mentors
Amar Anumakonda, PhD
Position title: Engineering and Physical Sciences
Email:
amar.anumakonda
Phone: (608) 890-2890
Aimee Arnoldussen, PhD
Position title: Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences
Email:
aimee.arnoldussen
Phone: (608) 890-4199
Abram Becker, MBA
Position title: Health, Information and Life Science Technology
Email:
abram.becker
Phone: (608) 515-8398
Cecily Brose, MS
Position title: Agriculture, Food Sciences, and Consumer Products
Email:
cecily.brose
Phone: (608) 890-2885
Leadership & Support Staff
Abram Becker, MBA
Position title: Interim Director
Email:
abram.becker
Phone: (608) 515-8398
Mary Carbine, MA
Position title: Strategic Projects Administrator
Email:
mary.carbine
Phone: (608) 262-5310
Susan Lee
Position title: Strategic Communications Manager
Email:
susan.lee
Phone: (608) 890-0885
Jesse Lynch
Position title: Department Administrator
Email:
jesse.lynch
Phone: (608) 890-0904
