Mike Lemcke is the Associate Director of Venture Catalyst, a unit within the division of Innovation and Technology Commercialization at UC Davis that facilitates the translation of University research and technology into societal impact by driving the development of new ventures. 

​​​​​​​In this role, he supports campus innovators by providing access to services, resources and connections needed to form and grow successful startups. 

Since joining in 2017, he has supported the team in developing and implementing a robust suite of programs that have contributed to a vibrant entrepreneurial community at UC Davis.