Syed Barizuddin
InvestorAssistant Director of Research Commercialization at NYU Innovation Venture Fund
United States
About
Research commercialization professional with 15+ years supporting university researchers and tech startups across technology transfer, IP strategy, and federal funding. Formerly VP and COO of the Missouri Innovation Center; holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Experience
- New York UniversityAssistant Director of Research Commercializationcurrent2026 — present
- Missouri Innovation CenterVice President & COOcurrent2024 — present
- University of Missouri-ColumbiaProgram Director2022 — 2024
- Plasmonic Diagnostics LLCChief Executive Officer2015 — 2024Columbia, Missouri, United States
- Liquid CarbonicChief Executive Officer2019 — 2021
- University of Missouri-ColumbiaResearch Scientist2015 — 2018
- ImpeDx DiagnosticsSenior Scientist & Research fellow2015Kansas City Metropolitan Area
- Lincoln UniversityResearch Scientist2010 — 2015Jefferson City, MO
- University of Missouri-ColumbiaEngineer2010Greater Columbia, Missouri Area
- University of Missouri-ColumbiaGraduate Research Assistant2007 — 2010Greater Columbia, Missouri Area
- University of Missouri-ColumbiaGraduate Associate2003 — 2006Greater Columbia, Missouri Area
Education
- University of Missouri-ColumbiaMaster's degree, Electrical Engineering2004 — 2007
- University of Missouri-ColumbiaDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering2007 — 2010
Skills & more
ManagementLeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementTechnology TransferBusiness DevelopmentStrategic CollaborationCross-Organization CollaborationEntrepreneurshipMedical Devices
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Written CommunicationMicrofluidicsMicrofabricationProject ManagementProduct DevelopmentSensorsMEMSMaterial CharacterisationPhotolithographyStart-upsProject LeadershipResearch and Development (R&D)Languages English · Hindi
- NSF I-Corps™ National Team — National Science Foundation (NSF)
- I-Corps Instructor Training Phase 1 — Canvas Credentials (Badgr)
- InBIA’s Entrepreneurship Center Management Certificate — InBIA, International Business Innovation Association
- Business Strategy for Managers — Harvard University
- Lean Manufacturing — Ameren
- Six Sigma (Green Belt) — Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
From Syed's professional profile.
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Dea SurjadiSpecial Advisor at Golden Gate VenturesTed CarstensenPlatform Team Manager at HeavybitAnna OglodzinskaExecutive Assistant at Sapphire VenturesChris KraeuterHead of Communications at ParadigmJeff SturmanExecutive Venture Partner at Caduceus Capital PartnersRebecca LynnManaging Director at Canvas Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at New York University64
Ankita TiwariPrograms Manager at StartXUri LopatinInvestor at Khosla VenturesDoug BandVenture Partner at AlleyCorpNour ObeidallahHead of Community at AlleyCorpAnne DordaiHead of Portfolio and Platform at Wavemaker Three-Sixty HealthSarah FeingoldBoard Chair & Legal Expert at Chloe Capital
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Also worked at Missouri Innovation Center1
Also worked at University of Missouri-Columbia9
Anna OglodzinskaExecutive Assistant at Sapphire VenturesLaura CainAnalyst, Talent at Five Elms CapitalPaige LinkerExecutive Assistant at FINTOP CapitalMelissa LokugamageSenior Venture Associate at 82VSBrett CalhounGeneral Partner at Redbud VCKaushalProduct Manager at Dwight Funding
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Caroline Lucas
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