Executive leader with extensive experience all along the innovation pipeline–from Stanford-trained PhD researcher to commercialization capacity and ecosystem builder. Inspired by experiences at Pfizer and Baxter International, he has focused on bridging the gap between discovery and impact. Throughout his career he has served as a strategist, partnership builder, and advocate at the intersection of industry, government, and academia. He is skilled at building, delivering, and expanding the mission of technology organizations with an eye for community and business development.

Dr. Margolis’ work has supported thousands of scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs and catalyzed more than $300 million in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship commitments and collaborations. His impact includes launching a flagship White House technology entrepreneurship program while at the U.S. Department of State and playing a leadership role in delivering both the federal MxD manufacturing institute and the mHUB production innovation hub while Managing Director of the Illinois Science Technology Coalition. Through multiple roles he has advised and mentored more than 100 technology entrepreneurs and start-ups in various capacities at the local, national, and global levels.

Dr. Margolis is a proud recipient of multiple recognitions, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s prestigious Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. He holds a PhD in Microbiology & Immunology from Stanford and a BA with honors from Northwestern and is a proud graduate of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. Jeffrey is active in the local and national start-up and economic development communities. His service has included board and advisory roles with World Business Chicago, the Chicagoland Metropolitan Agency for Planning, and the State Science and Technology Institute. He is a noted speaker on innovation and entrepreneurship, including presentations at SXSW, the National Science Foundation, Congressional briefings, and U.S. Department of Commerce events.