Our Founder: Corey Park

Corey Park, the visionary behind Academic Tech Ventures, is a seasoned investor and serial entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of success. He has personally acquired 74 technologies from university and government research labs, each with the potential to disrupt industries and create a lasting impact.

Corey's fruitful journey into high technologies began with a simple question: "How can I leverage groundbreaking research to build successful businesses that can help humanity?" This led him to form Academic Tech Ventures, a platform that connects founders with sophisticated investors and business executives to empower them to create a brighter future.

Corey's success in business and extensive experience in technology acquisition and commercialization has made him a sought-after speaker, board member and advisor. His portfolio companies have been featured in many high profile television shows such as: Good Morning America, The Today Show and The Doctors. His companies have also been featured in many other high profile media outlets such as: The New York Times, Forbes, Popular Mechanics, CNN and Fox News. 

Corey is a very active investor, constantly seeking out new and exciting technologies to invest in. His passion for innovation and his commitment to creating a lasting impact and legacy, drives him to empower others to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.

With Corey at the helm, Academic Tech Ventures is poised to continue to expand its mission of bridging the gap between academia and industry, transforming cutting edge research into successful businesses that can create a better future for all.