David McFeeters-Krone, MBA

David McFeeters-Krone, MBA, is a seasoned professional known for his expertise in connecting companies with technologies, expertise, and facilities.

With a background in strategic planning, licensing, and business development, David has a proven track record of securing agreements with US research institutions, particularly federal labs, and assisting firms in finding innovative solutions.

He boasts a rich network of technology manager contacts across major government agencies such as DoD, DoE, NIST, NASA, DoT, DHS, and USDA.

David has held key roles at reputable organizations including Vice President of Strategic Planning at CenterSpan, licensing and marketing positions at Intel, and served in the technology transfer program at NASA and MIT.

He is actively involved in the Licensing Executive Society, Association of University Technology Managers, and has been recognized for his contributions by being listed in the Portland Business Journal's 'Forty under 40.'

David's expertise lies in IP strategy within university, government, and corporate settings, with a focus on industries like materials, sensors, and software including communication, health, speech recognition, and data structures.

His skills encompass connecting companies with R&D centers for open innovation, re-tasking technology for new applications, business development, and negotiation.

Apart from his consulting endeavors, David has been associated with various entrepreneurial ventures and serves on advisory boards of several companies.

David McFeeters-Krone holds a BS in Physics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh.

He has been involved in a multitude of organizations and initiatives, including founding or advising companies like RUTE Foundation Systems, TangiTek, Intellectual Assets, and many others.