The Focused Guide

The Focused Guide provides innovators, leaders, and governing bodies the tools to build, launch, and maintain a world class tech transfer office (TTO). Founded by three of the most accomplished minds in the technology transfer space, the Focused Guide is your supplemental learning resource for navigating the Tech Transfer ecosystem. We're here leverage your organization's technology for the greater good. With a combined 120 years of applied experience in teaching, establishing, and guiding productive research ecosystems, our skills and experience come from a deep well of experience: - Dr. Richard Cahoon, Former Director of Technology Transfer at Cornell University, Current Professor at Cornell University - Mr. John Fraser, Former Director of Technology Transfer at Florida State University - Dr. Ashley Stevens, Former Director of Technology Transfer at Boston University From assisting faculty with consulting agreements, forming collaborative research partnerships, advising on entrepreneurship, nurturing new start-ups, raising funding and recruiting personnel, there are numerous ways to approach your Tech Transfer journey. The Focused Guide follows seven self-guided learning tracks designed for a wide range of working professionals within the Tech Transfer space: Track I - “Entry-level” Tech Transfer Professionals (TTPs) (0-2 years’ experience) Track II - “Mid-level” TTPs (2-5 years’ experience) Track III - “Advanced-level” TTPs (5+ years’ experience) Track IV - TTO Directors and managers Track V - TTO - Administrative staff Track VI - Institutional leadership Track VII - Government and economic development officials, community leaders