Noggin Builders Foundation’s mission is to develop and enhance the creative problem solving skills of youth through unique, hands-on STEM experiences.Creative problem solving and critical thinking are keys to the future success of our children and to the creation of a better world. All children should have the opportunity to build these key skills. To that end Noggin Builders Foundation provides low-cost or no-cost STEM programming to children who do not have ongoing access to STEM.

LargerPond is a full-service marketing and business development firm specializing in company/product launches and market development efforts.We provide targeted strategies, compelling creative, and cost-effective solutions for niche leaders (or aspiring niche leaders) in a wide range of industries.Whether you require a turn-key sales & marketing strategy, a targeted campaign to meet a near-term goal, or something in between, you will find we come up to speed quickly and start delivering value and ideas at the very outset.Our specialties include: • marketing and business development/sales structure• product and company launches• branding and repositioning efforts • niche and market development • acceptance/acquisition campaigns• M&A integration planning and execution• product/service architectures• core values

Prevail is committed to making clean eating on-the-go as accessible and delicious as possible. That’s why we craft our jerky with you in mind—the health-conscious snacker. Each batch of PREVAIL® is made with only the best 100% grass-finished meat, allergy-friendly ingredients, and a serious love for jerky. So no matter where you are, a dose of flavor and protein is never out of reach.

Ranked #280 on Inc. 5000’s List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Cultivate Advisors partners with small business owners to provide tailored advising solutions focused on core business skills. Using a combination of advising and implementation, Cultivate supports clients in making changes needed to achieve their vision and goals.

The Black Sheep is the nation’s fastest growing college media and marketing company. Our goal is to help businesses and brands reach the 18-24 year old demographic through engaging local content and experiential marketing campaigns. At over 100 campuses and growing, The Black Sheep builds strong, talented and dedicated editorial teams who produce funny, relevant content paired with campus leaders and influencers who market ourselves and our clients.

The restaurant process ruins the diner experience. Tapville fixes that - all while decreasing labor costs and increasing margins for the restaurateur. We offer restaurant, kiosk, tapwall and mobile taproom franchises. Learn more at https://www.tapvillesocial.com.

TappedIn is a tech-enabled marketing and analytics company that connects consumers and the food & beverage industry at the critical point-of-purchase. TappedIn deploys and manages a suite of solutions in the bar and restaurant space that engage, inform, and build relationships with guests, all while capturing massive amounts of data.

Altura works with business owners and management to realize material increases in value through processes designed to rapidly improve performance. Common client issues include:• Solving flat or declining profitability by removing the operational roadblocks causing low productivity in manufacturing and supply chain• Increasing revenue through implementation of redefined sales and marketing initiatives• Driving future growth and value by clarifying strategy and building an organization able to support the vision• Rapidly increase enterprise value to support the process of preparing companies for sale• Filling leadership voids with experienced interim executives

Holiday Heroes partners with hospitals, businesses, celebrities and others to give children who are hospitalized due to a critical or chronic illness, a well-needed and deserved dose of fun. With a wide variety of themed parties and celebrations, we get kids smiling again. We give kids, their families, and caregivers some time to forget about the illnesses and medical procedures, by creating an experience that transports them to a joyous and hopeful place. We create events that are always welcomed, appreciated, needed and deserved. Every dollar raised by Holiday Heroes is converted into a smile at these parties.

During my tenure here, I co-chaired the Consumer Products Circle and was the group's Marketing Lead and Mentor.

I was also on the worldwide new business development team. See my bio (at largerpond.com) to learn more.