The Innovation Team
Interim Director of Innovation
Andrew Exner is the Interim Director of Innovation and leads the implementation of
the strategic plan for supporting innovation, commercialization, technology transfer
and economic development activities at 91ÁÔÆæ.
Email: andrew.exner@sjsu.edu
Industry Research Alliances Specialist
Jason brokers research agreements and collaborations with industry partners to increase
innovation opportunities for faculty and staff at 91ÁÔÆæ.
Phone: 408-924-1300
Email: jason.h.kim@sjsu.edu
Innovation Programs Facilitator
Jalyn helps coordinate programs focused on developing industry collaboration, technology
transfer and entrepreneurship support programs and activities.
Email: jalyn.pambid@sjsu.edu
Program Manager, SpartUp Incubator
Eli manages and grows the SpartUp Incubator programs, events, and workshops for the
purpose of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship at 91ÁÔÆæ.
Email: eli.finn@sjsu.edu
Ecosystem Manager, SpartUp Incubator
Max manages the SpartUp Incubator ecosystem to connect our Spartaneurs to the resources
they need for their businesses to grow and thrive. Max builds partnerships with 91ÁÔÆæ
clubs and centers, works with local government officials, programs and organizations,
and maintains relationships with other incubators and accelerators.
Email: max.rothe@sjsu.edu
University Advancement Representative
Director of Development for Research and Innovation
Jake leads fundraising for our division and looks forward to helping increase innovative
research and entrepreneurial opportunities at 91ÁÔÆæ.
Phone: 408-924-2053
Email: jacob.manaloor@sjsu.edu
San José State University Research Foundation Representatives
Manager, Contracts
Reed provides contract management and support.
Phone: 408-924-1546
Email: reed.frye@sjsu.edu
Director, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
Phone: 408-924-1402
Email: edgar.ceron@sjsu.edu
Project Coordinator, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
Phone: 408-924-1402
Email: kimtung.tran@sjsu.edu
