Stephen Auvil: Advancing Innovation Between Labs and Startups

Today's guest is Stephen Auvil, Chief Federal Engagement Officer at TEDCO, where he fosters connections and supports collaboration between industry and federal labs throughout Maryland.

Stephen’s path began when an MBA class ignited his interest in combining science and business, shaping a career that took him from Johns Hopkins to University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and eventually TEDCO. He's always been deeply curious, drawn toward opportunities to turn innovation into something tangible whether it's startups solving real-world problems, or groundbreaking medical treatments that change lives. In our conversation, Stephen highlights the human side of technology transfer, from building trust to creating meaningful incentives for researchers to take risks.