The TTIP Journey with Lisa Mueller and Tom Hockaday

We’ve reached the 100 episode mark; thank you for being a part of the TTIP journey so far!

Over the past 99 episodes I have had the pleasure of interviewing people in 69 offices within, and 16 offices outside of, the United States, all of whom are doing incredible things in the technology transfer space! In today’s episode I share some memorable insights from these inspiring conversations. A particular passion of mine (as you will know if you are a regular listener) is enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and I’m so proud of the work being done in our profession to create a world where these ideals are upheld. 

Listening in today, you will also hear about what motivated me to start this podcast, the plans that I have for its future, and of course, my three wishes! 

In This Episode:

[01:21] Celebrating 100 episodes!

[02:22] A brief overview of the very first TTIP episode.

[03:14] Motivation behind the founding of the TTIP podcast. 

[04:58] Why I decided to start interviewing technology transfer professionals outside of the United States (as well as within). 

[07:20] The meeting that I will be attending in Portugal in the coming weeks.

[08:28] One of the biggest learnings I have had through the interviews I have done for the podcast.

[10:28] Some of the challenges that have arisen during podcast interviews. 

[13:32] The major influence that Joe Allen has had on the technology transfer field.

[15:23] Why my interview with Fred Reinhart was so memorable. 

[16:24] Factors that make Kathy Ku a legend in the technology transfer space.

[18:04] Impressive work being done by Teri Willey.

[19:41] What you can expect to learn in the episode with Jon Soderstrom.

[21:33] Two programs which focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and why I am so passionate about this topic. 

[23:32] An inspirational clip from my interview with Megan Aanstoos.

[26:00] Tom shares the goals of GEDITT, an organization which he co-founded. 

[27:46] Work being done by Harrity & Harrity to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion (more detail can be found in my interview with Elaine Spector).

[28:35] Why I recommend listening to Natalie Cozier’s story. 

[29:35] Valuable lessons which can be learned from my interview with Jane Muir, Jennifer Shockro, and Jennifer Gottwald.

[30:31] The importance of opening up discussions about mental health issues, as Mike Kasdan did in episode 99.

[32:22] Why I found the interviews with Serenity Wright and George Chellapa and Meagan Pitcher particularly inspiring.

[34:47] Plans that I have for the future of the TTIP podcast. 

[38:29] My three wishes. 

[41:14] Appreciation for the people who have supported me during my journey of creating this podcast over the last few years. 

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