Zachary R. Miles
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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