The Innovation Team
Interim Director of Innovation
Andrew Exner is the Interim Director of Innovation and leads the implementation of
the strategic plan for supporting innovation, commercialization, technology transfer
and economic development activities at SJSU.
Email: [email protected]
Industry Research Alliances Specialist
Jason brokers research agreements and collaborations with industry partners to increase
innovation opportunities for faculty and staff at SJSU.
Phone: 408-924-1300
Email: [email protected]
Innovation Programs Facilitator
Jalyn helps coordinate programs focused on developing industry collaboration, technology
transfer and entrepreneurship support programs and activities.
Email: [email protected]
Program Manager, SpartUp Incubator
Eli manages and grows the SpartUp Incubator programs, events, and workshops for the
purpose of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship at SJSU.
Email: [email protected]
Ecosystem Manager, SpartUp Incubator
Max manages the SpartUp Incubator ecosystem to connect our Spartaneurs to the resources
they need for their businesses to grow and thrive. Max builds partnerships with SJSU
clubs and centers, works with local government officials, programs and organizations,
and maintains relationships with other incubators and accelerators.
Email: [email protected]
University Advancement Representative
Director of Development for Research and Innovation
Jake leads fundraising for our division and looks forward to helping increase innovative
research and entrepreneurial opportunities at SJSU.
Phone: 408-924-2053
Email: [email protected]
San José State University Research Foundation Representatives
Manager, Contracts
Reed provides contract management and support.
Phone: 408-924-1546
Email: [email protected]
Director, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
Phone: 408-924-1402
Email: [email protected]
Project Coordinator, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
Phone: 408-924-1402
Email: [email protected]
