The Innovation Team
Director of Innovation
Abby leads the implementation of the strategic plan for supporting innovation, commercialization,
technology transfer and economic development activities at 菠菜网lol正规平台.
Phone: 408-924-3811
Email: abby.queale@bianlifan.com
Jason Kim
Industry Research Alliances Specialist
Jason brokers research agreements and collaborations with industry partners to increase
innovation opportunities for faculty and staff at 菠菜网lol正规平台.
Phone: 408-924-1300
Email: jason.h.kim@bianlifan.com
Mash (Michael) Ashley
SpartUp Incubator Launch Director
Mash leads the SpartUp Incubator team, serves as a mentor and also teaches in the
Lucas College of Business.
Email: michael.ashley@bianlifan.com
Jalyn Pambid
Innovation Programs Facilitator
Jalyn helps coordinate programs focused on developing industry collaboration, technology
transfer and entrepreneurship support programs and activities.
Phone: 408-924-3324
Email: jalyn.pambid@bianlifan.com
University Advancement Representative
Jacob (Jake) Manaloor, JD
Director of Development for Research and Innovation
Jake leads fundraising for our division and looks forward to helping increase innovative
research and entrepreneurial opportunities at 菠菜网lol正规平台.
Phone: 408-924-2053
Email: jacob.manaloor@bianlifan.com
San José State University Research Foundation Representatives
Deborah Maloney
Director of Sponsored Programs
Phone: 408-924-1421
Reed Frye
Manager, Contracts
Reed provides contract management and support.
Phone: 408-924-1546
Email: reed.frye@bianlifan.com
Edgar Ceron
Director, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
Phone: 408-924-1402
Email: edgar.ceron@bianlifan.com
Kim Tung Tran
Project Coordinator, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
Phone: 408-924-1402
Email: kimtung.tran@bianlifan.com
Eli Finn
SpartUp Incubator Program Manager
Eli manages and grows the SpartUp Incubator programs, events, and workshops for the
purpose of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship at 菠菜网lol正规平台.
Email: eli.finn@bianlifan.com
Max Rothe
Ecosystem Manager, SpartUp Incubator
Max manages the SpartUp Incubator ecosystem to connect our Spartaneurs to the resources
they need for their businesses to grow and thrive. Max builds partnerships with 菠菜网lol正规平台
clubs and centers, works with local government officials, programs and organizations,
and maintains relationships with other incubators and accelerators.
Email: max.rothe@bianlifan.com