Blitzer, Clancy & Company Co-Founder Michael Blitzer Awarded Prestigious Strathclyde Medal for Strategic Partnership and Impact

Blitzer, Clancy & Company Partner Michael Blitzer (right) receives the Strathclyde Medal from Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Principal & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde.

We’re proud to share that Blitzer, Clancy & Company Co-Founder Michael Blitzer has been awarded the Strathclyde Medal, a distinguished honor presented by the University of Strathclyde in recognition of individuals whose work reflects the university’s values of innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact.

Based in Glasgow, Scotland, the University of Strathclyde is one of the UK’s leading technological institutions and a global exemplar in research commercialization, applied innovation, and university-industry collaboration. Known for its entrepreneurial culture and deep partnerships with the private sector, Strathclyde consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide for knowledge exchange and impact. It is a place where ideas move quickly from research labs to real-world application—driving progress across energy, health, manufacturing, and more.

Michael’s engagement with Strathclyde spans more than two decades and reflects a shared commitment to advancing institutions as engines of economic and societal progress. That work — advising the university on strategic partnerships, commercialization models, and capital strategy — aligns closely with our firm’s mission: to help mission-driven organizations navigate complexity with clarity, and to design partnerships that unlock long-term value.

A standout example of this collaboration was the university’s partnership with MAKO Surgical, a pioneering effort that connected academic expertise with cutting-edge robotic surgery technology. The result was a model for how translational research can move beyond traditional boundaries—blending university insight, clinical application, and commercial execution to accelerate meaningful innovation.

At Blitzer, Clancy & Company, we believe that the most transformative outcomes happen when institutions are empowered to think boldly and act deliberately. Our work with Strathclyde has been a case study in that approach: a university willing to take the long view, embrace complexity, and lead with purpose.

The Strathclyde Medal celebrates not only Michael’s leadership, but also the broader role of strategic advisory in shaping high-impact ecosystems. We are honored by this recognition and deeply grateful for the university’s trust over many years. As we look ahead, we remain committed to building partnerships that turn institutional ambition into lasting progress.