Mark Arnold

Mark Arnold leads UT Austin's Discovery to Impact, driving research commercialization and startup creation. He oversees tech transfer, licensing, and Texas Startups, fostering innovation in life sciences, energy, and deep tech. With 25+ years of experience, he has scaled companies, navigated venture investments, and led business development. Previously, he founded The Resilience Fund, a deep-tech venture firm. He also held leadership roles at Forcepoint, Goldman Sachs, and Cisco Systems. Arnold holds degrees from the Wharton School of Business.