Quadrant-i is a vital part of Georgia Tech’s Office of Commercialization, helping faculty and graduate students transform research discoveries into real-world solutions. Under the leadership of Director Jonathan Goldman, the team provides the expertise, guidance, and hands-on support to move innovations from the lab bench to commercial application.

At the core of Georgia Tech’s innovation engine, Quadrant-i serves as both a resource and a catalyst. The team works with inventors across disciplines, bridging the gap between breakthrough ideas and market impact. From medical devices and software platforms to sustainable technologies, Quadrant-i helps researchers navigate the path from prototype to product, and from idea to startup.

A Team of Experts

Goldman, a seasoned entrepreneur and commercialization leader, has built a team of principals who bring deep expertise across industries. Together, they advance individual projects while strengthening Georgia Tech’s role as a hub for science-based entrepreneurship:

• Jeff Garbers brings broad commercialization experience and a proven track record of advising research teams.
• Richard Gruber focuses on energy and sustainability, serving jointly with the Strategic Energy Institute to advance environmentally focused technologies.
• Paul Joseph specializes in matter and systems, guiding teams in translating complex scientific discoveries into practical applications.
• Harold Solomon works in bioengineering and bioscience, helping faculty move innovations from the lab bench to real-world solutions.
• Cynthia Sundell, senior director of life sciences at the Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, contributes deep experience in life sciences innovation and entrepreneurship.

Recently, three new principals joined the team, adding further dimension and reach:

• Tom Rosenmayer, a startup founder and technology leader, brings expertise in go-to-market strategy, scaling, and intellectual property. His background spans Silpara Technologies, Lehigh Technologies (acquired by Michelin), and product roles at Baker Hughes, IBM, and WL Gore.
• Shyam Sanjeevkumar, a three-time founder and former AI executive, specializes in product-market fit, strategy, and fundraising. He co-founded Articul8 AI and previously led AI initiatives at Intel and AWS.
• Shawn Yeager blends law, business, and technology. As founder of Emerson Street Advisors, he has advised startups in automation, AI/ML, AR/MR, and fintech. He also mentors early-stage ventures at Georgia Tech’s Creative Destruction Lab, helping companies secure funding and scale.

Building Pathways

Quadrant-i’s approach is comprehensive, integrating people, programs, processes, and policies to accelerate commercialization. A signature program, the Entrepreneurship Assistants Program, connects graduate students with faculty-led research teams to explore the commercial potential of their discoveries. By embedding entrepreneurial perspectives early in the research process, the program helps teams gain customer insights, identify market needs, and sharpen strategies for moving forward.

From Discovery to Market

Quadrant-i partners with researchers at multiple stages — from early lab conversations and research group meetings to symposia and faculty gatherings. Some arrive with a clear startup vision; in other cases, commercialization opportunities are uncovered through ongoing collaboration. In both scenarios, Quadrant-i builds trusted relationships that turn research into viable ventures. These efforts not only advance individual technologies but also reinforce Georgia Tech’s role in driving innovation and economic growth across Atlanta and beyond.

Connect With Quadrant-i

Faculty and graduate students interested in exploring how their research can make a real-world impact are encouraged to reach out. Learn more about programs and resources by contacting Quadrant-i@gatech.edu .