Shanshan Li

Shanshan Li is an accomplished professional in technology commercialization and business development, currently serving as a Commercialization Manager at Berkeley Lab since October 2021, where responsibilities include managing strategic business initiatives and leading IPO efforts. Previously, Shanshan held the position of Principal Tech Commercialization Associate, managing over 200 energy technologies and overseeing licensing negotiations. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Technology Commercialization Associate and Business Development Analyst at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, focusing on technology transfer and market outreach. As a co-founder of Optokey, Inc., Shanshan built a team and managed company operations. Shanshan Li holds an MBA from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor's degree in Business & Economics from Waseda University and Goddard College.