Jonathan Goldman Named Director of Quadrant-i

Jonathan Goldman has been appointed the director of Quadrant-i (Q-i) in the Office of Commercialization. Quadrant-i supports faculty, researchers, and students in translating research into startups. Under Goldman's leadership, Quadrant-i will offer a comprehensive suite of programs, resources, and services to enhance the commercialization journey for Georgia Tech’s innovations. His leadership will focus on fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and accelerates the transition from idea to impact.

A seasoned entrepreneur and commercialization expert, Goldman transitioned to Quadrant-i after a significant tenure with VentureLab, another key commercialization unit at Georgia Tech. During his initial years at VentureLab from 2002 to 2007, Goldman assisted in developing more than 10 companies that collectively attracted $300 million in funding. He was instrumental in forming the solar firm Suniva, later serving as its director of business development. After returning to VentureLab, he continued to foster entrepreneurial success among Georgia Tech researchers. Now at Quadrant-i, he is committed to advancing the Institute’s mission by transforming groundbreaking research into commercially successful enterprises. 

“As Georgia Tech continues to grow as a leader in commercialization and entrepreneurship, Jonathan Goldman’s leadership at Quadrant-i will be instrumental in transforming cutting-edge research into high-impact opportunities. His expertise in venture creation and research translation will accelerate innovation, driving meaningful economic and technological advancement,” said Ragupathy “Siva” Sivakumar, chief commercialization officer and vice president of Commercialization at Georgia Tech.

In his new role, Goldman will drive Qi’s strategic efforts to transition research breakthroughs into successful ventures. His vision includes enhancing Georgia Tech’s capacity to convert pioneering discoveries into thriving spinouts and funded startups while invigorating the local tech ecosystem.

His appointment comes at a pivotal moment, with a surge of entrepreneurial activity among faculty and Ph.D. students at Georgia Tech, fueled by the ambition to make a significant societal and economic impact. Under his leadership, Qi will introduce programs and strategies to streamline the commercialization process and build a robust network of business and entrepreneurial talent.

Goldman holds a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics and astronautics from MIT and a master’s degree in metallurgy from Georgia Tech. His career includes significant roles in startup ventures and commercialization projects. Additionally, he co-founded and led the MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta and is active with the Materials Research Society.

About Georgia Tech Office of Commercialization

Georgia Tech Commercialization is a cornerstone in transitioning the Institute's leading-edge research into real-world applications. It encompasses four pivotal units: CREATE-X, VentureLab, Quadrant-i, and Technology Licensing. These units empower students and faculty to launch startups, provide comprehensive commercialization support, manage intellectual property, and facilitate the transformation of research into viable businesses. Our mission is to provide world-class commercialization services, catalyzing research and innovation to improve the human condition and solidify Georgia Tech's position as a leader in technology and entrepreneurial impact.