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December 2017
FEATURES
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
42 Limits to Launch
Tech transfer at publically-funded universities isn’t just about
generating revenue from IP — it’s about the public good. But is
the UC’s strategy for negotiating licenses making this double-
barrelled mission even more complex?
by Steven Yoder
ON THE COVER:
ILLUSTRATION BY: ANDREW J. NILSEN
SACRAMENTO’S EV TICKET | GETTING IP OUT OF THE UC | INDIE GAMERS WITH BIG DREAMS
BUSINESS INSIGHT FOR THE CAPITAL REGION
DECEMBER ‘17 VOL. 29 | NO. 12
CONSTRUCTION
50 Built in 3D
Virtual reality used to be financially out-of-reach for many firms. Now,
builders and architects alike are finding that implementing technology
upfront prevents mistakes, and saves money, down the road.
by Samantha Young
STRATEGY
56 Innovation Unlocked
the
Innovation
issue
Intelligence might be built into our DNA, but what about
creativity and problem-solving? Not so, experts say. So, if it can
be taught, how can we learn? We asked some local brainiacs for
their tips for inspiring outside-the-box thinking.
by Jeff Wilser
TRANSPORTATION
GAMING
62 Dawn of the Developers
68 Electric Avenue
The Capital Region has a couple of homegrown video game
success stories, but most growth is taking place in its community of
indie developers. As the region seeks to brand itself more as a tech
hub, these gam