Jill Sorensen
Chief Development Officer at MTEC; Executive Director, MTEC Ventures
Charleston, South Carolina
Summary
Experienced innovation manager and technology-transfer leader who has directed university and institutional tech-transfer operations and taught innovation management. genomeweb+1
Nonprofit and commercialization executive focused on accelerating biomedical technologies for military and civilian health through MTEC leadership roles including CDO and MTEC Ventures. mtec-sc+1
Builder of entrepreneurial ecosystems and startup support programs, having led SC Launch and entrepreneurial programs at SCRA to provide investments, grants, and mentorship to early-stage technology companies. scra
Consultant and founder of a private innovation consultancy (Bilyan, LLC), offering business development and commercialization strategy to startups and research institutions. autm+1
Active advocate for clean transportation, having co-founded and directed a regional electric vehicle initiative to expand charging infrastructure and EV adoption. baltimoresun+1