Technology Commercialization and Strategic Growth
Intro
Memphis Ventures helps established and emerging organizations commercialize new technologies, accelerate growth, build strategic partnerships, raise capital and enter new markets. The firm also provides investors with technology and market due diligence and offers experienced interim executive leadership.
Founder Overview
Bryan Eagle
For more than 35 years, I have helped organizations identify emerging technologies, turn innovative ideas into commercially viable businesses, and build the partnerships required for sustainable growth. My career has spanned telecommunications, wireless communications, IoT, satellite systems, critical infrastructure, advanced materials, renewable energy, and international business development.
I have founded and scaled companies, launched new products, entered emerging and international markets, raised growth capital, negotiated strategic alliances, and led multidisciplinary teams. I have also worked with Fortune 500 corporations, investors, government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and international partners to evaluate technologies, develop commercialization strategies, and accelerate market adoption.
I am good at the alchemy of creating value from ideas. I understand how to move innovation from concept to commercial deployment while balancing technical, financial, operational, and regulatory considerations. My leadership approach combines strategic thinking and collaboration to align people, technology, and strategy around measurable results.
If you are a for-profit or non-profit organization looking to commercialize emerging technologies, accelerate growth, develop strategic partnerships, and expand into new markets, I can help.
SKILL SETS
Technology Commercialization
Translating technically complex innovations into practical products, partnerships, and scalable business models.
Strategic Growth and Business Development
Identifying new markets, developing growth strategies, building pipelines, and converting opportunities into commercial relationships.
Strategic Partnerships
Bringing together corporations, government agencies, investors, research institutions, nonprofits, and international stakeholders around shared objectives.
Capital Formation and Transactions
Raising private and public capital, supporting investor diligence, negotiating strategic agreements, and participating in acquisitions and exits.
International Market Development
Creating partnerships and commercialization strategies across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Executive and Board Leadership
Building multidisciplinary teams, mentoring leaders, advising boards, and guiding organizations through growth, uncertainty, and transformation.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Glanris — Founder and CEO
Led the development, financing, and international commercialization of patented advanced-materials and climate technologies involving biochar, renewable energy, sustainable construction materials, water treatment, and carbon removal.
Astrocast — Strategic Advisor
Supported the commercialization and public-market development of a global satellite IoT network.
Emerge Memphis — Chairman
Created Memphis’s first technology-focused business incubator, supporting 242 companies and helping establish a permanent regional source of early-stage investment capital.
Skywire — Founder and CEO
Built an early IoT and machine-to-machine communications company serving customers including Coca-Cola, FedEx, and Pepsi; raised more than $12 million and led the company through its acquisition by Marconi.