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Richard Cahoon is an Adjunct Professor in the Global Development Section at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). He has decades of experience working in areas concerning invention, intellectual property (IP), and new technology development and implementation. His significant experience spans management of research and development (R&D), IP, partnerships, technology commercialization, venture creation, licensing, business development, negotiation, and mediation. Cahoon has been involved with various new technology projects across multiple countries, collaborating with universities, government agencies, and private companies. His work has included high-level advisory roles for institutions such as the United Nations and the World Bank across diverse nations, including Canada, Thailand, and South Africa. Currently, he focuses on the study of inventiveness and the implications of creating IP assets and their use in economic development. His recent projects aim to facilitate economic development through IP tools in developing countries and expand into social entrepreneurship within the creative arts. Richard has a strong educational background with degrees from the University of Utah, Montana State University, and Cornell University.
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