Larta 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.

Skyline Capital Management is a cutting-edge innovative enterprise that makes investments in education, sustainability, technology, healthcare, real estate and a variety of international businesses. We are a high net worth family office that has achieved financial success but remains on the frontier of human and technological progress, helping to drive positive change. We are also passionate about philanthropy, with a focus on global empowerment of women, improvement of health, and universal access to education.

Strategy, management, and operational consulting at board and C-levels for public & private organizations focused on education, economic & workforce development and service/technology commercialization.

Developed and implemented programs to significantly increase availability of early through expansion-stage capital to accelerate innovation and company creation in Wisconsin for Governor's cabinet-level public/private economic development agency. Developed & managed strategy, investment modeling, coalition building, communications, and government/legislative relations.

Named as the City's first Director of Economic Development. Directed and managed executive, professional & administrative staff of newly merged operational groups in Division that included Offices of Business Development, Economic Competitiveness, and Real Estate for City of Madison, Wisconsin. Established, developed strategies and maintained growth agendas throughout the entrepreneurial, innovation, and development ecosystems to drive investments and commercialization activities and positioning of the city as the leading innovation and growth center/driver for the state.

Principal in development of fund-of-funds focused on early through expansion-stage private equity/venture capital investments in the U.S. and Asia.http://bit.ly/2g4ouUJ

President & CEO, Partnership 2010 - Led and acted as main spokesperson for public/private policy and economic think-tank of business, government and education leaders focused on state/regional competitiveness, economic analysis, workforce development, entrepreneurial & investment capital growth, and industry cluster development. Initiated merger between Partnership 2010 and the Industrial League of Orange County, OC Chamber of Commerce, OC Tourism Council, and OC Film Commission to form the Orange County Business Council.

Strategic, management, market and financial consulting focused on fast-growing organizations/companies and venture investment funds.