Board Of Directors
CurrentLarta Institute is an internationally recognized accelerator of talent and innovation focused on the movement of ideas in an interconnected world. Since 1993, Larta has assisted 3,000+ entrepreneurs develop strategic relationships with an extensive network of experts, entrepreneurs, investors, and Fortune 1000 companies throughout the U.S. and in more than 20 countries.The Institute is the leading enterprise assistance organization for technology commercialization for the U.S. Government. Larta manages programs that mentor over 400 SBIR/STTR companies throughout the United States each year that bring new products to market from government-funded and academic research giving Larta a unique perspective on emerging trends and entrepreneurial growth. Clients include the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and hosts annually the International Ag Innovation Showcase & Conference.