Matthew C. McNeill

Matthew C. McNeill has extensive work experience in the field of innovation, intellectual property (IP), and technology acquisition. Matthew C. started their career at Rite-Hite in 1995, where they held various roles including Chief Innovation Officer and VP of IP, Technology & Strategic Alliances. In these positions, they were responsible for overseeing innovation, intellectual property, and business development through acquisition execution and technology acquisition.

In 2014, McNeill volunteered as a Business Mentor at gener8tor, a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups. Matthew C. provided support to startups through their network of mentors, technologists, and investors.

Additionally, McNeill has been actively involved in the Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. since 2016, serving as a Member of the Board of Directors and the Director of Education on a volunteer basis. Matthew C. has utilized their instructional skills to develop educational content and enhance the organization's brand and membership.

In 2016, McNeill took on the role of CEO at NanoAffix, a nanotechnology company focused on detecting contaminants in water. Although a volunteer position, they brought their business development and strategic expertise to the company and played a crucial role in technology development, data analysis, and license renegotiation.

In summary, Matthew C. McNeill has a diverse background in innovation, intellectual property, technology acquisition, business mentoring, and leadership roles in volunteer organizations.

Matthew C. McNeill obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Texas A&M University, which they attended from 1984 to 1988. Matthew C. then pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at Boston College Law School, where they studied from 1989 to 1992. In addition to their academic qualifications, Matthew also holds certifications from Certified Licensing Professionals, Inc. Matthew C. obtained the Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) certification in May 2017 and the designation of Certified Licensing Professional in June 2017.