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Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

Mount Sharp Capital has redefined the investment landscape as an OperationalEquity firm. Unlike traditional private equity, we take a hands-on approach toinvestment and business growth. We actively engage in the daily operations andstrategic decisions of our portfolio companies, leveraging our team's diverseexpertise to enhance efficiency and implement best practices. Our focus is oncreating value through operational improvements by identifying growthopportunities and cost-reduction avenues. By forming collaborative partnershipswith management teams, we align incentives and drive operational excellence,ensuring our investments are both agile and sustainable.

East Butler, Pennsylvania, United States

SBG Defense develops state-of-the-art Transparent Armor solutions for military and police applications. My duties include defining our strategic vision, driving business expansion, ensuring top-tier operational standards, fostering a culture of innovation, and building robust client partnerships. At SBG Defense, our mission is to enhance military safety and operational effectiveness with our advanced Transparent Armor offerings.

East Butler, Pennsylvania, United States

Standard Bent Glass is pioneering custom architectural, decorative, and specialty glass solutions. My responsibilities include driving strategic vision, fostering business growth, prioritizing operational excellence, embracing innovation, and nurturing client relationships. At Standard Bent Glass, we're committed to revolutionizing architectural landscapes with our premium glass products and services. If you're seeking custom glass solutions, architectural design collaborations, or industry networking opportunities, I invite you to connect with me. I'm enthusiastic about engaging with professionals who share our passion for innovation and excellence in the glass industry.

Pennsylvania, United States

Dedicated to revolutionizing maternal health, Placenta AI utilizes advanced AI-driven placenta analysis. We collaborate with global pathology leaders to provide efficient tissue analysis, bridge medical expertise gaps, and deliver essential health insights for moms and babies.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Flash Surgical developed low-cost, disposable medical device to make laparoscopic surgery faster, easier, safer, and more cost-effective.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

In 2013, Eric co-founded TrueLearn to create online and mobile learning tools designed to help medical students, residents, and practicing physicians excel in high-stakes licensure exams. He managed the daily operations and shaped the overall strategy and direction of the company.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Led a group of investors and acquired RedZone from bankruptcy after identifying the opportunity for robotics and data services to address the nation’s rapidly deteriorating critical underground infrastructure. Developed company from a clean sheet business plan to provide industry changing wastewater pipe inspection services, software, and decision support solutions. Developed technology that identifies “smart-spend” optimized solutions using pinpointed information through the Company’s software and robotic data collection solutions. Grew the company from 2 employees to a business that now services customers in 40 U.S. states, 35 countries and 9 of the 10 largest U.S. municipalities. Oversaw the acquisitions of Cleanflow Inc. and ICOMMM, Inc. enabling RedZone to deliver comprehensive solutions to the underground asset marketplace..RedZone was sold to Private Equity Investors February 2012.* ABS Capital http://www.abscapital.com/ * Four Winds Capital http://www.fourwindscm.com/Default.asp

Greater Philadelphia Area

Formed by the acquisitions and merger of STRATOLIFT, LLC Morgantown, PA, MINNPAR, INC.. Minneapolis , MN and TIME CONDOR Inc. Waco, TX. Led a Pittsburgh based investor group in acquiring the assets and merging the operations of two troubled manufacturers of aerial work platforms and a parts supplier focused in the construction and maintenance industries.www.minnpar.com www.partsforlifts.comPartZone was sold to Private Equity Investors Kildare Enterprises in 2004.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Joined a young management team in need of investment and management guidance. Assumed responsibility for corporate sales & marketing and equity financing for a fast growing start-up that developed products for and provided services to the e-business marketplace.Blue Fish Labs was acquired by Apple Computer (NAS: APPL) April 2001

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Acquired, turned-around and sold a troubled, nearly bankrupt, industrial rail car manufacturing and maintenance service company. Leveraged the emerging capabilities of the internet and manufacturing best practices to reposition and differentiate the business.ProLine Services was acquired by Trinity Industries (NYSE:TRN) in January 2000.

Mba, Marketing/Strategy/Entrepreneurship

Bs, Electrical Engineering