Evan Rocheford Email & Phone Number

West Lafayette, In, Us

As the CEO of NutraMaize, I have attracted over $3 Million in non-dilutive grant funding.

West Lafayette, Indiana, Us

As a part-time Entrepreneur in Residence with Purdue Innovates, I help Purdue-affiliated startups navigate the turbulent waters of founding and scaling early-stage companies with a specific focus on SBIR // STTR grant strategy.

As the managing member of Simple Life Cycle I designed, contracted the production of, and successfully launched two consumer products through eCommerce channels.This has given me significant experience with project management, logistics, inventory planning, quality control, eCommerce, and bootstrapping a business with cashflow.Simplelifecycle.com

Sustainability focused designer & builderForager of under appreciated itemsUpcycling Ninja for interior decor and edible landscape projects

The Full Circle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing job training & life skills to adults with special needs.As Garden Coordinator my responsibilities included:- Overseeing garden operations (planting, weeding, watering, harvesting).- Coordinating Community Supported Agriculture delivery (CSA). - Organizing & running a farm stand at a retirement community. - Developing garden infrastructure (building raised beds, etc). - Organizing volunteers & programming for participants with special needs.

Worked in an open concept neapolitan style pizzeria with a wood fired oven.

Lived and worked on a 3 acre chemical-free farm that specializes in berry and sweet potato production.

Worked closely with acclaimed permaculture teacher & designer Peter Bane (author of the "Permaculture Handbook") and his partner Keith Johnson at their homestead.