Brian Thompson

Chief Innovation & Partnership Officer, UWM Office of Strategic Partnerships

About

Brian Thompson is Chief Innovation & Partnership Officer – a role that allows him to help faculty, students and innovators learn from the entrepreneurial experience, bring their ideas to market and become effective change agents. He is also Co-PI on the Milwaukee I-Corps (Innovation Corps) Site sponsored by the National Science Foundation and teaches new ventures in the Lubar School of Business. In previous roles, Mr. Thompson led the development and launch of communications satellites, worked in corporate ventures and helped create startups in biotechnology and the entertainment industry. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from UCLA.

Fun Fact:

Brian loves to bike, and once rode across the country.

LEC Teaching Fellows Information:

Mr. Thompson is Co-PI on the National Science Foundation Milwaukee I-Corps Site, and he teaches new ventures has taught as an adjunct instructor the Lubar School of Business and the UWM Honors College.

I can offer...

Coaching on business models
Help thinking through a financial model
Help telling your story in a compelling manner
Free advice on career (worth at least what it costs you)
Connections to a growing network of innovators and entrepreneurs

Additional Roles

Core Team, Milwaukee I-Corps™ Program