In this episode, Dave Brown, BYU’s Tech Transfer Director, shares his approach to advancing innovation and partnership-building in university tech transfer. With over a decade in tech transfer, Dave discusses the unique role of tech transfer offices as service-oriented hubs that connect faculty, students, and industry to commercialize university-developed technologies. Highlighting the importance of student involvement, entrepreneurial support, and targeted licensing, he explains BYU’s strategy of experimentation and vision-setting. This episode offers valuable insights for new tech transfer directors, academic entrepreneurs, and institutions aiming to enhance their tech transfer impact.