Drew Bennett

Director of Software, Content Licensing and Research Partnerships

Drew collaborates with faculty and researchers from across campus with a particular focus on the School of Medicine to help develop, protect and commercialize intellectual property developed at the University of Michigan. His focus is on the development and commercialization of software, mobile and content based technologies with particular interest in social impact, open source and commercial partnership approaches. Drew has the privilege to lead a dedicated and deeply enthusiastic team of licensing professionals in the software and content practice area.

Prior to joining Innovation Partnerships, Drew worked in a variety of Senior Software Product Development and Management roles with Firstlogic (SAP), Valassis Relationship Marketing Systems, ePrize and ForeSee. Drew started his career as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) working in Trauma and Neuro Intensive care.

Drew enjoys camping, hiking, orienteering, Nordic skiing, trail running and is an avid ultra-marathoner. He is a proud lifelong Michigander and resides in Northern Michigan where he is involved with family and community activities. Drew holds a BS from Western Michigan University and an MBA from the University of Detroit.