Jack Fleet

About Jack Fleet

A highly driven, motivated professional with 3-year track record in Venture Capital and Technology Transfer sectors. In most recent role as Asset Portfolio Analyst (for UoM Innovation Factory, TTO), navigated complex stakeholder landscapes: managed a portfolio of 70+ revenue-generating academic IP licences and 25+ post-seed science and engineering spinout companies. Cultivated strategic relationships with universities, investors, commercial advisors and entrepreneurs. Experienced in project and stakeholder management as project manager, startup advisor and board observer. In previous role as Investment Analyst and Regional Team Lead for $25M deep-tech VC fund, orchestrated complex projects, championing two AI startups from source through multi-phase due diligence, to investment committee. Successfully deployed an entire $5M pre-seed fund into 16 frontier deep-tech and life science startups. Highly adept at presenting to diverse business, entrepreneurship and academic stakeholders. Experienced researcher on the frontline of academic innovation, with 6-years postgraduate experience from leading academic institutions, researching biotechnology, biochemistry and bioenergy. Strive in positions that improve professional, technical and interpersonal skillsets. Key Skills- Strong written and verbal communication skills- Project management, leadership and adaptability- Strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail- Service-first mentality (empathetic stakeholder management)

Experience

1. Licensing Coordinator

   UT MD Anderson

   Apr 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Facilitate the licensing and commercialization of technology developed at MD Anderson Cancer Centre, working with faculty and staff in Basic Research and Translational Research to identify and evaluate new inventions, market to and initiate contacts with potential licensees, as well as negotiate and close licensing agreements. Coordinate with team members in the Office of Technology Commercialization to evaluate and market new inventions, develop commercialization strategies and close external licensing agreements.

Education

• University of Cambridge

  Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)

  2017 — 2018

• The University of Manchester

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biotechnology

  2018 — 2023

• University of Exeter

  Bachelor’s Degree, BSc (Hons) Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Science Communication
• Microsoft Word
• Synthetic Biology
• Chemistry
• Science Outreach
• Customer Service
• Academic Writing
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Teamwork
• Molecular Biology
• Laboratory Skills
• Biology
• Social Media
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Research
• Biochemistry
• Time Management