Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs

Dr. James V. Green leads the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute's educational programs, designing and teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses while managing seed funding and residential entrepreneurship initiatives for students. As the director of two Master of Professional Studies programs—Technology Entrepreneurship and Product Management—he has earned accolades for his teaching excellence, including the Dean's Outstanding Performance Award in 2020 and the 2011 3E Learning Innovative Entrepreneurship Education Competition prize. Dr. Green’s research focuses on entrepreneurship education and the psychology of entrepreneurship, and he frequently presents at national conferences such as AOM and USASBE. With extensive experience in startups, including leadership roles at WaveCrest Laboratories, Cyveillance, and Netmentors, Dr. Green brings practical insights to his academic work. He holds advanced degrees in management, technology, and business from prestigious institutions.

Wilson L. White is a results-oriented leader with nearly 20 years of experience in technology, encompassing roles as a software developer, patent lawyer, and currently serving as the global head of government affairs and public policy for various core business units at Google. As an executive member of Google's policy team, he manages a global team focused on government affairs and public policy strategy, advocating for issues such as artificial intelligence, privacy, security, competition, and intellectual property. Prior to his current role, Wilson was a patent litigation attorney at Google and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, as well as a federal judicial law clerk for the Honorable Alexander Williams, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. In addition to his work at Google, he is a faculty member at the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute, teaching courses on the legal aspects of entrepreneurship. With extensive experience in forming and leading high-performing teams, he thrives on helping individuals and organizations tackle their most significant challenges.