Eldering

Our idea of 'Eldering' as a context for transforming our experience of growing includes the idea of our being responsible elders and putting our wisdom into action.

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'Eldering' as a way of thinking about mid-life leadership is based on the notion 'wisdom in action.'

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The idea seems simple enough: Universities contract with Eldering to look through their research portfolio to help them select projects with commercial potential, then he combs his database of entrepreneurs to find those who might be interested.

InnovateTech Ventures helps universities bring technology to market Steven Overly 2010

Eldering built his business in the mid-Atlantic region, with such clients as Georgetown University, Virginia Commonwealth University and the College of William & Mary.

InnovateTech Ventures helps universities bring technology to market Steven Overly 2010

Eldering stepped down as director of the technology transfer office at McLean-based government contractor Mitre in 2007, taking with him a list of connections nurtured over the past eight years.

InnovateTech Ventures helps universities bring technology to market Steven Overly 2010

Eldering said Burnett's company is one of six successful pairings so far, though two of the contracts have yet to be officially inked.

InnovateTech Ventures helps universities bring technology to market Steven Overly 2010

Having started small businesses himself, Eldering can often anticipate the questions an entrepreneur is likely to ask: How much seed money is needed?

InnovateTech Ventures helps universities bring technology to market Steven Overly 2010

Eldering is the founder of InnovateTech Ventures, a company that matches entrepreneurs with opportunities to bring university-developed technology to market.

InnovateTech Ventures helps universities bring technology to market Steven Overly 2010

Eldering said part of his tactic is the ability to cast a wide net, well beyond the university's immediate surroundings.

InnovateTech Ventures helps universities bring technology to market Steven Overly 2010

"None of these companies is a guarantee ... but what you want to do is lower your risk, and one way to do that is to bring in experienced talent," Eldering said.

InnovateTech Ventures helps universities bring technology to market Steven Overly 2010