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Douglas Sylvester
ASU Law in California Strategy at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
Douglas Sylvester is a Partner, Managing Director, and member of the Investment Committee at Xcellerant Ventures in Phoenix, Arizona. He has a strong background in venture capital and leadership, with significant experience at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where he served as Executive Director and Dean Emeritus.
Sylvester's career highlights include serving as the Executive Director of ASU Law in California Strategy and co-founding ScripGuard™, showcasing his expertise in legal research, intellectual property, and higher education leadership.
Work Experience
General Partner & Managing Director
2022 - Current
An Arizona based Venture Capital company investing in transformative companies in the health-tech and med-tech markets
Xcellerant Ventures promotes healthcare innovation by increasing access, lowering costs per patient, and improving treatment quality.
Executive Director, ASU Law in California Strategy
2024
Executive Director, Intellectual Property Program
2024
Dean Emeritus & Professor of Law
2021
Professor of Law
2002
Dean
2011 - 2021
Co-Founder
2020
Special Advisor to Provost
2021 - 2022
Attorney
1999 - 2002
Global e-Commerce Practice Group
Baker & McKenzie is a business law firm that offers legal advisory services in diverse categories.
Bigelow Fellow & Lecturer in Law
1997 - 2000
Judicial Law Clerk
1995 - 1997
Clerked for Judge C. Clyde Atkins
Federal United States district court with territorial jurisdiction over the southern part Florida, from Fort Pierce to Key West.