Mitch Lairmore has a strong background in business development, strategic planning, and market research, with extensive experience in the commercialization of technology. He has led product development teams and supported small companies in obtaining SBIR grants from NASA, the US Air Force, and the NSF. As a staff consultant, Mitch provided commercialization assistance to projects funded by the US Navy, the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Before these roles, he was a subcontractor to a prime contractor for major agencies such as the National Institute of Health, the Department of Energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency. At Eastman Kodak, Mitch served as a business development director, where he was responsible for strategic planning for new products and intellectual property licensing. He co-founded a venture within Kodak’s New Opportunity Development initiative and managed a significant data storage product development effort, securing partnerships and funding.

Mitch was also a board member for a Kodak Ventures Group company, guiding it to profitability. He holds a Certified Global Business Professional certification through the National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators and has assisted small businesses in expanding their international reach. Mitch earned a Master of Business Administration from the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Iowa.

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