Tim Bowden is a technology leader specializing in identifying, developing, and commercializing emerging innovations. He has transformed cutting-edge concepts into profitable businesses, leveraging expertise in intellectual property management, licensing, M&A, and market expansion. His work spans biotechnology, renewable energy, healthcare, enterprise IT, logistics, and manufacturing.

Before launching his entrepreneurial career, Tim played a key role in shaping industry-defining products and business strategies at IBM and Tandem Computers (now part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise). Earlier, he founded Questicon Inc., an ERP solutions company serving global leaders like Apple, Dell, Lockheed Martin, and Cummins Engine.

As a venture capitalist and international consultant, Tim has guided startups, research institutions, and multinational corporations through technology commercialization and expansion. He mentors entrepreneurs, helping them secure investment, form strategic alliances, and scale their businesses.

Managing Partner & Principal Consultant (2010 – Present | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East)

Tim provides strategic consulting in IP commercialization, venture creation, licensing, and M&A. Notable projects include:

   •   Helping 29 South Korean medical and smart device companies enter U.S. and international markets by advising on sales, marketing, fundraising, and operations.

   •   Pioneering venture capital efforts in Saudi Arabia, securing over 100 legal agreements, and establishing the first foreign-owned VC fund with full operational status in the region.

   •   Partnering with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals to commercialize energy storage and material science patents.

   •   Teaching intensive courses on capital investment preparation, mentoring hundreds of entrepreneurs worldwide.

Global Business Development Executive – Watson Research (2007 – 2010)
Tim worked with IBM’s Watson Research Center to identify, strategize, and execute commercialization plans for emerging technologies. His efforts resulted in multiple high-value patent licensing transactions and research collaborations.

Global Program Manager – Healthcare & Life Sciences Partner Channel (2004 – 2007) Tim launched IBM’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Partner Program, expanding IBM’s market presence. Within two years, he built a network spanning 17 regional offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, managing a 40-member team. By year three, the program had over 300 partner organizations, covering clinical trials, big data analytics, diagnostics, and medical imaging.

Senior Partner – Business Consulting Services (BCS) (2000 – 2004)
Tim led large-scale transformation projects, including migrating a Fortune 150 company’s legacy IT systems to the cloud. He structured vendor contracts, managed a 100-person team, and successfully closed a follow-on engagement to develop a CRM, CMS, and eCommerce platform for a multinational enterprise.

Founder & CEO
Tim spun off Questicon from Tandem Computers’ Manufacturing Business Systems Division, growing it into a $12M revenue company. Questicon provided ERP/MRP solutions to global clients like Apple, Dell, Bausch & Lomb, Lockheed Martin, AT&T, and Chase Bank. He managed a team of 39 employees and 20-40 contractors, delivering enterprise solutions to high-profile customers.

U.S. Patent 2009/0204569 A1 (Filed Feb 2008)
Method & System for Identifying Companies with Specific Business Objectives
Tim developed a machine-learning-based system for predicting business alignments using structured and unstructured data, optimizing sales targeting through AI-driven analytics.

   •   Senior Advisor – Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Provides commercialization strategies for AI, robotics, and material sciences technologies.

   •   Mentor & Educator – Korea Innovation Center: Leads venture capital and entrepreneurship training programs.

   •   TEDCO MERL Small Business & Entrepreneur Mentorship: Supports startups emerging from academic and federal R&D institutions.

Tim enjoys mentoring entrepreneurs, sailing, scuba diving, golf, tennis, and writing software.

Tim Bowden is a forward-thinking leader with a passion for innovation, investment, and business transformation. His career showcases a track record of driving growth, fostering global partnerships, and commercializing breakthrough technologies.