John Byatt
John serves as the faculty liaison for UF Innovate, facilitating communications between innovators and licensing officers in Tech Licensing, and promoting the resources UF Innovate has for protecting and nurturing inventions coming out of the university. In 2023, he retired from his position as the Associate Director of Tech Licensing, where he started in 2005 […]
Chris Carter
Chris Carter of Ponte Vedra Beach is an angel investor and advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, having served in a variety of mentorship, advisory, consulting and venture development roles in support of entrepreneurs and their visions. He has been actively involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northeast Florida, serving on, and moderating, several panels at […]
Martin Handfield
Dr. Martin Handfield of Gainesville is a serial entrepreneur, having served in a variety of private and public startup companies in the life science industry. He started his career as a postdoctoral associate in the College of Dentistry at the University of Florida, working through the ranks to tenured associate professor during his 14 years […]
Robert P. Mino
Robert Mino, living in Palm Beach County, is a triple Gator, having a JD, MBA, and MS (Medical Sciences) from UF. He is a corporate and patent attorney with broad commercial and research experience beyond the practice of law, uniquely positioning him to help UF Innovate companies and entrepreneurs. Robert works as an economic developer […]
Nico Torteli
Nico Torteli, a seasoned entrepreneur and former Olympian, brings his wealth of experience to support and guide companies and entrepreneurs within the UF Innovate ecosystem. Originally hailing from Brazil, Nico returned to Florida to contribute his expertise. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, where […]