Zachary R. Miles

Senior Associate Vice President for Economic Development
Executive Director, UNLV Research Foundation
Expertise: Intellectual property, Economic development, Small business, Venture capital, Community engagement

Biography

Zach Miles serves as the senior associate vice president for economic development and executive director for the UNLV Research Foundation.

In these capacities, Miles manages the assessment, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property owned or controlled by UNLV and assists start-up companies in building a strong business foundation and seeking capital.

Prior to joining UNLV, Miles served as the deputy executive director of Technology Venture and Commercialization at the University of Utah. Miles has also co-founded, advised, and served as general counsel for a number of Utah based start-up companies.

 

Education

  • B.S., Weber State University
  • J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law

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EdTech
Visitors flock to Las Vegas for its glitzy resorts and casinos, stylish restaurants and vibrant entertainment and nightlife scene. In recent years, however, city leaders have recognized the need to expand beyond the appeal of a tourist destination.
K.N.P.R. News
Is Southern Nevada on the verge of a tech revolution or is it just getting with the times?
BizTech Magazine
Embarc Collective nurtures the growing tech startup community in Florida’s Tampa Bay area as it works to turn the region into the next hotbed for technology innovation. To do it, the nonprofit has built a state-of-the-art facility that is giving the area’s startup ecosystem a major boost.
Tech Transfer Central
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has opened a four-story research center venue that will serve as an incubator for new ideas in gaming, entertainment, and integrated resort experiences.

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Campus News | February 18, 2020

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