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Focused Strategy assists Founders in developing strategy and gaining market clarity as well as helping build the right teams, improve traction, attract funding, and accelerate overall growth with a focus on an end result being a successful exit through acquisition. We bring experience from working with fellow innovative leaders in diverse industries.

Boulder, Colorado, US

Boulder, Colorado, US

Palo Alto, CA, US

The Founder Institute is the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, we have helped over 4,500 entrepreneurs get the focus and support needed to build a business that matters. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 90 countries, the Founder Institute's mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build.

Los Angeles, California, US

Boulder, CO, US

Mentoring start up companies going through Boomtown Accelerator program.

Arvada, Colorado, US

Guided the company towards its successful acquisition in April of 2023. Advising the senior management team on all business functions with the focus on dramatically accelerate growth in a fast growing marketplace, the Urban Forestry sector.

Morrisville, NC, US

Mental Health related solutions.

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, AR

Cheyenne, WY, US

Advising the C-level team of a digital asset, Banking company, BankWyse proposes to be a technology-led financial services innovator utilizing distributed ledger blockchain technology to serve Institutional investors, hedge funds, family offices and other investor’s needs for safely accessing, moving and storing digital assets.

Boulder, Colorado, US

Boulder, CO, US

Responsibilities included running the CanopyBoulder Start Up Accelerator Program (Team application review, 13 week program development, mentor presentations, team strategy meetings, investor introductions, investor presentation preparation, due diligence, etc.) Ran thirty (30) start up companies through three accelerator classes between September 2018 and.

Singapore, SG

At Blackbox AI, our focus is to help corporate teams understand and implement Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Blockchain & related proven technologies to solve complex business challenges. We create smart contract environments that reduce overhead and accelerate processes by using AI and blockchain technologies. We’re a team.

London, United Kingdom, GB

Recruited by a Venture Capital firm to re-build the cryptocurrency hardware wallet company, KeepKey, which was later acquired by ShapeShift. Completely transformed the company by:- Building the team from zero to an entirely new organization (engineering, R&D, sales & marketing, and operations),- Establishing manufacturing and product sourcing in China and.

Denver, Colorado, US

Originally developed to help health experts and patients regarding behavioral health treatment, RxAssurance (dba OpiSafe) developed a powerful, SaaS-based clinical tool called OpiSafe for safe, effective, guideline adherent opioid prescribing and monitoring. The system assists prescribers with becoming guideline adherent (CDC, ASAM, workers compensation).

Brought in by a Venture Capital firm, Infield Capital, to rebuild a technology based company. Restructured the company and hired a great team, established a lead investor in place, and finalized patented technology. Received a commitment from a significant player in the power MOSFET industry to produce power devices using the BASiC 3C produced 3C Silicon.

Infield Capital places an emphasis on those technologies that will define the future powertrains used in all segments of the transportation industry, from personal mobility and lawn and garden, to automotive and heavy-duty applications.This focuses particular interest on a range of technologies that include: next-generation internal combustion, stored.

• Recruited to build a US corporation and transfer innovative memory technology using 3C Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafer deposition technology from Griffith University, an Australian (Brisbane) academic institution.
• Closed several millions of dollars in funding from top tier, Australian VC firm Starfish Ventures, and from several Australian government grants.
• Negotiated licensing agreements, IP assignment and contract R&D agreements with Griffith University in Australia.
• Worked very closely with the Queensland Microtechnology Facility (QMF) in the development of SiC based memory product.
• Interfaced with several senior academics (PhDs) regarding Silicon Carbide technology development at Griffith University/QMF.
• Developed key relationships with industry leaders and strategic memory manufacturers regarding new technology.

US

• Recruited to develop high frequency (60GHz to Terahertz) wireless & imaging solutions using metal-insulator technology.
• Negotiated and closed “A” Round funding ($6.3 Million) from top tier Venture firm Menlo Ventures.
• Successfully transitioned technology from the University of Colorado, developed organization and consolidated company resources into a new facility including a class 100/1000 clean room.
• Negotiated Joint Development/Intellectual Property agreement with Motorola for 60GHz wireless product activity.
• Closed funding ($500K) from Honda Motor Corp. for development of high frequency wireless technology for automotive control sensing.
• Worked with Philips Electronics to develop a 60 GHz wireless “GreenTech” energy solution for lighting products.

US

• Responsible for a semiconductor business providing solutions to OEMs addressing memory performance challenges.
• Successful in dramatically growing revenues from $7 million to over $17 million in only 12 months.
• Brought a $10 Million term sheet from a leading N. Ca. Venture Firm to the Board.
• Built alliance of 23 companies including STMicroelectronics, VIA Technologies, and MSI Computer Corp.
• Involved other industry leaders in endeavor including IBM, Intel, Dell, Smart Modular, Infineon, Hynix and Elpida.
• Briefed President Bush’s White House Staff on economic affairs and advised the Electronic Industry Alliance (EIA) on matters relating to U.S. intellectual property and employment issues as they relate to China and the.

• Recruited by Heidrick & Struggles to lead a global, technology business providing innovative “Light-Based” sensing and process control solutions for demanding applications in Semiconductor, Medical, Military &.
• Instrumental in developing a business with a clear direction, an ISO 9001 certified process and experienced people.
• Grew revenues from $10 million to over $17 million and profits from zero to over $4 million in only 18 months.
• Fast growth was accomplished by consolidating the separate operating businesses into one functional business focused on largest industries with highest margin potential.
• Strengthened the sales and marketing organization, restructured the product and service solutions and insured the availability of new technologies, rapid product development, cost reduction programs, global market.

• Repositioned Amdek (Wyse Brand) as a leading provider of display products to the Personal Computer market place.
• Dramatically increased revenues and quickly (12 months) grew the business from $3 million to over $10 million.
• Introduced price/performance product improvements, utilized alternative channels of distribution, and maximized efficiencies in sales and marketing activities.
• Developed large revenue producing relationships with significant national and regional computer distributors and generated significant revenues with major national accounts.
• Responsible for the global channels of distribution ($500 Million+) for Wyse Technology including distributor and VAR marketing support programs, lead management systems, marketing operations, and service marketing.
• Developed innovative reseller system (The VAR Partner Program) that provided direct vendor marketing support for resellers purchasing Wyse products from authorized distributors.

Dallas, TX, US

• Sales management for two, multi-million dollar national distributor accounts for Texas Instruments products.
• Achieved over 100% of quota in 1986 and over 175% of quota in 1987.
• Senior Regional Marketing Manager and later the National Sales Program Manager for the computer division.
• Developed marketing programs designed to exceed the sales goals of the Texas Instruments customer base.
• Managed computer product assembly area, material planning and production control.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• As an Infantry Captain, managed combat arms organizations in excess of 150 personnel.

Bs, Engineering

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Private High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

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