Bruce Burgess is Director of Venture Development with Tech Launch Arizona, the commercialization arm of the University of Arizona.  Venture Development provides the people and resources to ensure that every University of Arizona startup is properly equipped with the connections, tools, and expertise to launch a successful company.  Prior to Tech Launch Arizona, Bruce’s career spanned over 30 years as President and CEO of early-stage companies developing numerous medical device, diagnostic and pharmaceutical products.  Bruce received his Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Michigan and a MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.