Endeavor is the leading global community of, by, and for entrepreneurs. In this role, I select and mentor entrepreneurs from across the globe while working to attract high-impact startups to Michigan.

The Michigan Science Center inspires curious minds of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a creative, dynamic learning environment. As a member of the board of directors, I develop innovative ways to ignite the curiosity of all learners through my unique expertise in entrepreneurship, product development and tech.

Stellar Vessel invests in early-stage companies that have the potential for high growth. Current investments include Pearl Edison (at 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐚𝐛), Electric Plant Co. (at 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐚𝐛), Grounded (at 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐚𝐛) and MatterScale Ventures.

Powerley (at 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐚𝐛) is an energy-tech startup that empowers individuals to deepen their understanding of their energy use, guiding them toward becoming more mindful and efficient consumers of energy. Powerley also offers numerous advantages to utility companies. These include a better understanding of demand patterns on the grid, driving increased reliability, and lowering costs to serve, as well deeper customer intelligence for more meaningful interactions. Current utility companies that leverage Powerley include DTE Energy, BC Hydro and Xcel Energy. Highlights: Most successful energy optimization platform ever deployed by a large-scale, investor-owned utility, verified by Navigant.Notoriety: Harvard Business School Executive Education live cases.

Scout provides global enterprises with investigation software and service solutions to efficiently and effectively protect their brand property, growth markets, equity streams and consumer populations from the threat of counterfeit product proliferation. Trusted by Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, Ford Motor Company, FitBit, Unilever, Epson and more.

Brio Product Group creates and distributes innovative products in the health and safety verticals. Since its inception, Brio has endeavored to use an AI-led, customer intelligence engine to develop unique product features that scale in-market.

NTT Data is the sixth largest IT services company in the world, helping clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. Highlights: Post acquisition of Vectorform by NTT Data, led a special operations, innovation unit within the global SI by assisting with the integration of Vectorform. This included multiple acquired companies and its transition to Launch by NTT Data.

Vectorform invented digital products and provided innovation management services for the world’s best brands. Clients included Google, GoPro, 3M, Disney, CNN, BMW, Coca Cola, Nike, Kaiser Permanente, Lockheed Martin, American Express, and many other mid- to large-sized businesses. Vectorform drove net new revenue, more intimate relationships with customers, and served as a purveyor of disruption.Highlights: First iPhone app to remotely manage a car. First in-vehicle AI-driven CAN bus/mobile experience with the aim to minimize driver distraction. First digital colonoscopy in collaboration with Massachusettes General and Intel. Most successful energy optimization platform ever deployed by a large-scale, investor-owned utility. U.S. presidential election analysis software for Microsoft Surface tables featured during NBC’s live, on-air coverage. Several top-10 apps in the Apple App store. Many other industry firsts in the mixed reality and IoT space. In 2022, Vectorform was acquired by NTT Data, the sixth largest IT services company in the world.Notoriety: Harvard Business School Executive Education live cases. Endeavor Global entrepreneur, chosen by an international panel of business leaders from thousands of entries worldwide. For contributions to Detroit’s burgeoning technology ecosystem: Automation Alley, Technology Company of the Year. EY Entrepreneur of the Year. TechWeek Detroit Award.

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