Bio-Gist Ventures aims to advance technologies and businesses with potential to support healthy living systems, for example, pollution and disease prevention, enhancing natural capital, food security and efficiency of energy/materials. The company invests seed-level time and funds, and has allowed Annarie to participate in corporate boards, and co-found a business whose robots manage problematic algal blooms (see https://solariscybernetics.com/).

Founded more than 30 years ago, IC has been a trailblazer in the realm of impact investing. We are committed to supporting diverse and innovative leaders who harness the power of business to drive positive social and environmental change. Our focus lies in nurturing ventures that not only excel financially but also make a meaningful difference in the world.To date, IC has more than 100 accredited members and has deployed $275MM+ in capital across 350+ companies.Past President of Philadelphia Investor's Circle group (2016-2018). Joined organization in 2013.

The patented technology is an aquatic robot with promise for mitigating harmful algal blooms and pond scum, and other potential applications. Company was started as Behrens Energy, LLC and is d/b/a Solaris Cybernetics.

Founded in 1945 as a family and employee owned business, the enterprise has diversified over the years with successful ventures in contracting, multi-family housing, agriculture, development, investments and manufacturing.

Led effort to negotiate and manage a record-breaking alliance that brought a new biologic cancer therapy from R&D to the market. Responsible for several dozen deals at Genmab, and also at Medarex, ranging from in-licenses and technology collaborations to manufacturing & commercialization agreements.

Medarex was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2009.

Co-managed animal collections, exhibits, staff and budgets associated with my departments. Also engaged in research and development of population management plans for sustainability of captive populations, including those of critically endangered species.