Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
Greg Keenan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology commercialization and business development. Currently serving as Senior Director of WARF Ventures at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation since August 2017, Greg oversees the management of a $3 billion endowment dedicated to supporting research and technology commercialization at UW-Madison. Previous roles include Head of New Business Development at LiquiGlide, Director of Biomaterial Solutions at Ingredion, and Vice President of New Business Development at Penford Products. Greg's background also includes significant contributions at Virent, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed strategic planning and partnerships, as well as a tenure at Air Products focusing on hydrogen energy systems. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Management of Technology from The Wharton School and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
As the designated technology transfer organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, WARF partners with companies all over the world to move university discoveries to the marketplace, improving the lives of millions. We currently have more than 1,700 technologies available for licensing, in fields from pharmaceuticals to agriculture, IT, clean tech, medical devices and more. Want to learn more about our game-changing innovations? Visit warf.org/technologies or email us at licensing@warf.org.