Bridging the Gap: Demystifying University and Industry Partnerships

In this episode of Bridging the Gap Today, we are going to talk about how to build a bridge between the lab and the marketplace. We are excited to be joined by Dr. Gerard Cramer, a University of Minnesota faculty member and professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Cramer has successfully navigated the art of the "win-win" partnership between academia and industry and has graciously agreed to share his advice, and his stories with us.Hosted by University of Minnesota Corporate Research Partnerships Managers Leza Besemann and Jason Stockman, "Bridging the Gap" is a practical podcast series designed to help university faculty navigate the complexities of collaborating with the private sector. 

In this episode of Bridging the Gap we focus on how to land exciting industry meetings. You found them. The perfect partner. The one that could change the trajectory of your year. Now, you’re staring at a blank cursor, and you’re one click away from either building a bridge or hitting a wall.We want to teach you how to deconstruct the Art of the First Contact. We’ll show you how to craft an email they’ll actually reply to, and how to lead a first meeting that establishes you as a peer, not a vendor. Stop selling and start partnering today. Hosted by University of Minnesota Corporate Research Partnerships Managers Leza Besemann and Jason Stockman, "Bridging the Gap" is a practical podcast series designed to help university faculty navigate the complexities of collaborating with the private sector. 

In this episode, we discuss the immense value of collaborations between academic researchers and the corporate world, and how to make those partnerships successful. We often hear from faculty who feel like industry is a distraction from their core research or is too complicated and different to navigate. But today, we want to show you why university-industry partnerships are critical engines for research and innovation. These aren't just transactions; they are strategic relationships that can elevate your research impact far beyond the university.Hosted by University of Minnesota Corporate Research Partnerships Managers Leza Besemann and Jason Stockman, "Bridging the Gap" is a practical podcast series designed to help university faculty navigate the complexities of collaborating with the private sector. 

In this episode, we would like to introduce you to an exciting new podcast called Bridging the Gap: Demystifying University and Industry Partnerships.Hosted by University of Minnesota Corporate Research Partnerships Managers Leza Besemann and Jason Stockman, "Bridging the Gap" is a practical podcast series designed to help university faculty navigate the complexities of collaborating with the private sector. The show aims to demystify industry partnerships by providing actionable advice on finding partners, managing intellectual property, and translating academic research into real-world impact.