WHO WE ARE
YOUR LAUNCH PAD FOR SUCCESS
TURNING OREGON'S INNOVATION INTO COMMERCIAL SUCCESS
Rooted in our mission, Launch Oregon is dedicated to accelerating the translation of research and innovation at the University of Oregon into commercial ventures. As a dynamic catalyst, we bridge the gap between innovation and opportunity, helping startups take flight.
At Launch Oregon, we understand that the journey from research to commercial viability is a complex and nuanced process. Alongside our extensive network of mentors, advisors, and partners, we are committed to providing the resources, expertise, and collaboration necessary to propel these ventures from concept to market.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Experts in science, startup innovation, and finance serve as Launch Oregon’s guides as we close the gap from research to positive, real-world impact.
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Anshuman “AR” Razdan
Launch Oregon Co-Chair
UO VP for Research & Innovation
Professor of Computer Science
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Paul Weinhold
Launch Oregon Co-Chair
UO Foundation President & CEO
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Kelly Bosch
UO Foundation CFO
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Laura Lee McIntyre
UO Dean of the College of Education
Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor
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Robert E. Guldberg
UO VP and Robert & Leona DeArmond Executive Director of the Knight Campus
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Jamie Moffitt
UO Senior VP for Finance and Administration & CFO
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Darren Johnson
UO Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Susan Stevens
Independent Director
UO Foundation Board Chair
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Bob Komin
Investor, Board Member and Executive
UO Foundation Trustee
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Bryan Wolf
Venture Investor & Consultant
UO Foundation Trustee
"IIT collaborates with its sister organization, Launch Oregon, to design and implement scalable programs to educate prospective entrepreneurs and build a robust pipeline of UO startups that have the skills, knowledge, and support network required to make them viable enterprises in the long-term."
Christine Dixon Thiesing
Associate Vice President for Industry, Innovation, and Translation
University of Oregon
MEET THE TEAM
Bringing our mission to life.
Nate Costa
Director of Business Development
“Launch Oregon presents an unrivaled opportunity to advance the mission of the University of Oregon by taking ideas and translating them into impact that will be felt within the state, nationwide, and eventually globally.”
