Innovation Advisory Council (IAC)
The purpose of the SJSU Innovation Advisory Council (IAC) is to advise the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) on solutions critical to building and growing innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization support for SJSU students, faculty, and staff. The IAC serves as a vehicle for ongoing dialogue between SJSU leadership and community leaders to help inform SJSU’s innovation agenda, strategy, goals, and programs. Learn about the IAC Terms of Reference.
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Steve Glaser (CHAIR) | CEO, ComfortZones Digital |
| Robert Bigler | Founder and CEO, Equalia, LLC |
| Punita Bigler | Director of Operations, Equalia, LLC |
| Chris Folayan | Serial Entrepreneur / Investor |
| Katharine Ku | Chief Licensing Advisor, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati |
| Roy Kusumoto | Former Chairman and CEO, Solectron Corp. |
| Erica Lockheimer | Vice President of Engineering, LinkedIn Learning |
| Vijay Menon | Executive Director, TiE Global |
| Ryan Micheletti | Head of Global Operation, Founder Institute |
| Roger Werne | Senior Advisor, Innovation and Partnerships, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |
| Laura Swan | Managing Partner, Silicon Catalyst |
