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• Deep experience in innovation ecosystems, strategy, public-private partnerships, corporate finance, startups

• Leads a network of innovation ecosystem experts at StarNet LLC

Paul A. Masson co-founded the consulting network Strategic Alliances Resources Network, (StarNet, LLC) in the mid-90’s with the objective of building innovation ecosystems that combine government, industry, research organizations and early stage  financing sources. As a project manager for three Silicon Valley startup companies as well as the investment bank ,Babcock & Brown Trade Finance, Paul led the formation of innovation ecosystems that drew from early stage financing, including venture capital and private equity.

Paul expanded this method as the Director of Technology Commercialization for American Technology Initiative (AmTech), a non-profit in Silicon Valley under contract to the DOD and NASA. During his time at AmTech, Paul designed the integration of government labs into corporate technology development with customized legal agreements, financial structures and project management systems that led to the launch of technology partnerships in software, food projects, medical instrumentation, aeronautics, high performance computing, and defense technology commercialization. 

StarNet’s current innovation ecosystem focus is in transportation, energy efficiency and agriculture.

Paul’s previous professional experience includes line and project management positions in consulting, finance and production firms.

Paul is a speaker, trainer and lecturer on the topic of innovation ecosystems, and the former leader of the National Council of Public/Private Partnerships (NCPPP) forum focusing on public-private innovation ecosystems. 

Contact Paul directly here

Technology commercialization / Project Management

• Software development consortium design

• Technology due-diligence

• Joint technology development team design and facilitation

• Technology commercialization metrics

Keith R. Gale is a technology commercialization and engineering project management consultant with over 20 years of technology commercialization experience. As a member of the StarNet LLC team, Keith assists clients in technology due diligence, engineering analysis and technology commercialization tracking. He specializes in developing and tracking the performance metrics necessary to assist the commercial feasibility of emerging technologies.  Previously, Keith was Manager of Information Systems projects at American Technology Alliances (AmTech) and Manager of both nuclear and aerospace projects for Westinghouse and WesSpace. Keith holds an MBA from the University of San Francisco, a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, and has completed advanced degree work in Electrical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). 

Contact Keith; here or here

Management Services Specialist

• Administrative Support Specialist

• Research and Analysis

• Office Systems

• Online Support

• Website Maintenance

• Meeting & Event Planning

Haley Donovan brings broad experience in business operations support, having worked in both small business offices and virtual environments. She is skilled in administrative support, office systems, online platforms, website maintenance, meeting & event planning and professional editing.

Her experience includes:

• Review and analysis of reports and data to improve efficiency

• Direct customer service and client communications

• Editing and formatting articles and reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and      professional  presentation

• Creation and distribution of organizational communications

• Support for special projects requiring coordination across teams

Haley combines adaptability with strong organizational and writing skills, ensuring smooth operations and reliable support across diverse business functions.

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• Alliance financial reporting systems

• Government funding financial reporting systems

• On-site audits for performance and financial compliance

William (Bill) Lennett is a financial management and government contract consultant with over 25 years experience combining commercial sector expertise, and government contract knowledge to assist clients in successfully navigating the complex field of government sales. As a member of the StarNet LLC team, Bill designs and implements financial management compliance systems for the government funding element of innovation alliances. He specializes in the complex area of translating between GAAP and CAS accounting necessary to support public/private innovation collaboration. Bill's primary practice is Government Contract Associates (GCA), where he also publishes the GCA Report, a widely read newsletter addressing changes to accounting and contracting regulations. Previously, Bill served as CFO and Controller of ABB Government Services, Inc., as Manager of Internal Audit and Government Compliance at Hexcel Corporation, and as an auditor and supervisor with the Defense ContractAudit Agency (DCAA). Bill is a CPA, and holds a Bachelors from UC-Berkeley, and an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business.  

Contact Bill at www.govcontractassoc.com.

Jim Gollub is a specialist in forming public-private partnerships for innovation-driven, cluster-based economic strategy for regions and institutions globally. Past clients range from Austin and Silicon Valley to Hong Kong, Bangalore and the UAE. He has directed development of innovation partnerships on H2 & fuel cells, offshore wind energy, conversion of agriculture commodities and waste into value added, creative industries formation and growth, and accelerating stem cell commercialization. He speaks at forums and advises on how to build economic bridges along the innovation continuum. His practitioner’s guide was adopted for use and distribution for over twenty years by the Office of Economic Development (EDA) of the US Department of Commerce (DOC).

Contact Jim: www.jamesgollubassociates.com