Zachary R. Miles

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Interim 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 interim 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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UNLV gets $400,000 grant to boost small-business aid program

JPMorganChase is investing $400,000 in Southern Nevada’s small-business pipeline, awarding a two-year grant to the Nevada Small Business Development Center at UNLV to expand advising for entrepreneurs and startups.

Nevada entrepreneurship is alive and strong

Nevada is one of the fastest-growing states when it comes to entrepreneurship and small businesses since the pandemic. The topic was the focus of a recent UNLV Brews & Economic Views event at Bad Beat Brewing in downtown Las Vegas.

Research leaders spotlight Las Vegas’ innovation economy

The importance of the Association of University Research Parks picking Las Vegas for its international conference at UNLV’s Harry Reid Research Technology Park can’t be understated.

Las Vegas lab 'Black Fire' pioneers hospitality innovations

Some of the most significant advancements in the hospitality industry are being developed at "Black Fire," a unique facility in Las Vegas that many may not know about. Part of UNLV's Office of Economic Development, Black Fire is a micro-resort located on the fourth floor of a building at the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. It serves as a testing ground for innovations that could transform the hospitality sector.