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Bruce Hunter

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Chief Innovation Officer at University of Utah
📍 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Bruce Hunter is the Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Utah, leading research commercialization and economic development initiatives. An experienced entrepreneur with a JD and MBA from the University of Iowa, he specializes in technology ventures, incubation, and patent monetization. Colleagues describe him as an extraordinary and phenomenal executive leader.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Chief Innovation Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Research Commercialization
His entire career focuses on moving university research to the market, managing IP, licensing, and creating new ventures.
University Innovation
He has held executive roles driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer at the University of Utah, the University of California system, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Chief Innovation Officer
University of Utah
1-2023 - 4-2023
Executive Director - Technology Commercialization
University of Utah
1-2023
Executive Director - Innovation Transfer and Entrepreneurship
University of California Office of the President
Executive Director - Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and New Ventures
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Associate Professor of Business Management and Adjuct Faculty
Lone Star College
In the press

Media appearances

Bruce Hunter named new Interim Chief Innovation and Economic Engagement Officer. Featured in University of Utah Research
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How is PIVOT Center pivoting? A Q&A with Interim Chief Innovation and Economic Engagement Officer Bruce Hunter. Featured in Technology Licensing Office, University of Utah
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Education
Juris Doctorate
University of Iowa College of Law
Master of Business Administration
The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
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