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Joel Cano

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Director of Technology Transfer at TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY
📍 Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Joel is the Director of Technology Transfer at Tecnológico de Monterrey, focused on commercializing intellectual property by connecting deep-tech startups with venture capital in Latin America. An ex-Microsoft employee, he holds diplomas from Columbia Business School and ITAM. People who have worked with him describe him as visionary, innovative, and a true marketing expert.

His personal interests lie in the future of finance and digital assets. He actively posts about the tokenization of intangible assets, the rise of synthetic assets in blockchain ecosystems, and the societal transformation driven by decentralized networks like Bitcoin.

Unique fact: Joel is currently managing a portfolio to develop over 25 science and technology spinoffs from university research by 2030.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Director of Technology Transfer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico
Personality Overview

How Joel shows up

Fast But Analytical
ROI Driven
Thorough Evaluator

They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Priorities

Topics Joel cares about

Deep-Tech Investing
His primary role involves connecting science-based and deep-tech startups with venture capital and mentor networks to catalyze the Latin American ecosystem.
IP Commercialization
He manages the intellectual property portfolio for a major university and believes IP is the strategic launchpad for the innovation Mexico needs.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Director of Technology Transfer
TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY
4-2025 - 11-2025
Interim Director Technology Transfer
TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY
5-2022 - 11-2025
Director Of Business Development for Science-based and Deep-Tech Spinoffs
TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY
10-2022
Strategic Advisor
GNA-Global Nano Additives
12-2019
Strategic Advisor and Investor
E-fectivo
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Education
1991 - 1991
Diploma
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
1997 - 1997
Diploma
Columbia Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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