The four routes to commercializing university technologies

Train the lead entrepreneur
(professor may also participate part-time)

Train the lead entrepreneur

ASU example:
Zak Holman and Swift Coat

Hire the lead entrepreneur
(professor and student may also participate part-time)

Hire the lead entrepreneur

ASU example:
Visar Berisha and Aural Analytics

Become the lead entrepreneur

Become the lead entrepreneur

ASU example:
Cody Friesen and Zero Mass

License the technology

License the technology

ASU example:
Michael Kozicki and Adesto