Griffin St Louis is the Senior Program Manager of the Maryland Innovation Initiative at TEDCO where he oversees a funding program that drives the commercialization of early-stage technologies from Maryland universities. Managing upwards of $10 million portfolio across 40 projects annually, Griffin leads application reviews, provides strategic recommendations to the MII Board, and supports awardees by connecting them with resources and mentors. An advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship as drivers of regional economic growth, Griffin is educated to the master’s level in business administration with a focus on economic development and holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a minor degree in marketing.