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Chicago Innovation Mentors Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Peggy Flavin Peggy Flavin's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2013 - 2013
Job at
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Polyvinyl Record Co. 2015 - Present
College of Engineering at the University of Illinois December 2014 - Present
University of Illinois Research Park September 2014 - Present
BucketFeet 2014 - Present
The Chicago Innovation Exchange June 2014 - August 2014
FAA Department of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2014 - July 2014
St. Johns Catholic Newman Center January 2014 - May 2014
Joe Anderson Chicago 2014 - 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - 2013
PAWS Chicago 2013 - 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Graphic Design, HTML, JavaScript, Python, CSS, Painting, Drawing, Communication, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Logo Design, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Teamwork
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2017
Political science
Accademia Italiana - Arte Moda & Design 2015 — 2016
Fine and Studio Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Design Ethics and Environmental Interactivity
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2013 — 2014
Fine and Studio Arts
Benet Academy 2009 — 2013
Polyvinyl Record Co. 2015 - Present
College of Engineering at the University of Illinois December 2014 - Present
University of Illinois Research Park September 2014 - Present
BucketFeet 2014 - Present
The Chicago Innovation Exchange June 2014 - August 2014
FAA Department of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2014 - July 2014
St. Johns Catholic Newman Center January 2014 - May 2014
Joe Anderson Chicago 2014 - 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - 2013
PAWS Chicago 2013 - 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Graphic Design, HTML, JavaScript, Python, CSS, Painting, Drawing, Communication, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Logo Design, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Teamwork
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2017
Political science
Accademia Italiana - Arte Moda & Design 2015 — 2016
Fine and Studio Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Design Ethics and Environmental Interactivity
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2013 — 2014
Fine and Studio Arts
Benet Academy 2009 — 2013
Louise Rehling Louise Rehling's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2013 - Present
Job Consultant and mentor to technologybased companies
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Self-Employed 2010 - Present
UChicagoTech, the University of Chicago's Center for Technology and Ventures 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - Present
Quantitative Insights, Inc. November 2012 - Present
SpringSmart Inc. 2007 - December 2011
Interface Software June 2001 - March 2004
SPSS Inc. February 1982 - June 2000
Skills
Product Development, Mentoring, Executive Management, Product Management, Offshore Outsourcing, Strategy, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Software, Mergers & Acquisitions, SaaS, Program Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Professional Services, Management, Business Analysis, Analysis, CRM
Education
The University of Chicago 1972 — 1974
M.S., Information Sciences
The University of Chicago 1968 — 1972
M.A., Psychology
Senn High
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S., Mathematics
Self-Employed 2010 - Present
UChicagoTech, the University of Chicago's Center for Technology and Ventures 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - Present
Quantitative Insights, Inc. November 2012 - Present
SpringSmart Inc. 2007 - December 2011
Interface Software June 2001 - March 2004
SPSS Inc. February 1982 - June 2000
Skills
Product Development, Mentoring, Executive Management, Product Management, Offshore Outsourcing, Strategy, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Software, Mergers & Acquisitions, SaaS, Program Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Professional Services, Management, Business Analysis, Analysis, CRM
Education
The University of Chicago 1972 — 1974
M.S., Information Sciences
The University of Chicago 1968 — 1972
M.A., Psychology
Senn High
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S., Mathematics
Byron Burnette, Ph.D. Byron Burnette, Ph.D.'s Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2013 - 2014
Job Medical Science Liaison Oncology at Eli Lilly and Company
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Eli Lilly and Company July 2014 - Present
The University of Chicago-Department of Radiation Oncology September 2012 - June 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - 2014
University of Chicago 2006 - 2012
Northwestern University 2004 - 2006
Skills
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Confocal Microscopy, Genetics, Microscopy, Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, PCR, R, Western Blotting, Tissue Culture, ELISA, Stata, Cancer, Oncology, Life Sciences
Education
University of Chicago - The Pritzker School of Medicine 2006 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Tumor immunology
Eli Lilly and Company July 2014 - Present
The University of Chicago-Department of Radiation Oncology September 2012 - June 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - 2014
University of Chicago 2006 - 2012
Northwestern University 2004 - 2006
Skills
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Confocal Microscopy, Genetics, Microscopy, Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, PCR, R, Western Blotting, Tissue Culture, ELISA, Stata, Cancer, Oncology, Life Sciences
Education
University of Chicago - The Pritzker School of Medicine 2006 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Tumor immunology
Teddy Scott, Ph.D. Teddy Scott, Ph.D.'s Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Chief Executive Officer at PharmaCann LLC
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
PharmaCann LLC January 2015 - Present
Accelerated Pharma, Inc. May 2014 - Present
UChicagoTech Innovation Fund December 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors July 2012 - Present
Polsinelli March 2006 - February 2015
Howrey LLP July 2003 - March 2006
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP September 2001 - July 2003
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 1999 - 2001
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP May 1998 - March 2000
UT Southwestern Medical Center 1992 - 1997
Skills
Procurement, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Property Management..., Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Due Diligence, Lifesciences, Trademarks, Litigation, Copyright Law, Joint Ventures, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Trademark Infringement
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1998 — 2000
JD, Law
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 1997 — 1998
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 1992 — 1997
Ph.D., Molecular Biophysics
Texas Tech University 1984 — 1990
B.S., Biochemistry
PharmaCann LLC January 2015 - Present
Accelerated Pharma, Inc. May 2014 - Present
UChicagoTech Innovation Fund December 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors July 2012 - Present
Polsinelli March 2006 - February 2015
Howrey LLP July 2003 - March 2006
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP September 2001 - July 2003
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 1999 - 2001
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP May 1998 - March 2000
UT Southwestern Medical Center 1992 - 1997
Skills
Procurement, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Property Management..., Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Due Diligence, Lifesciences, Trademarks, Litigation, Copyright Law, Joint Ventures, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Trademark Infringement
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1998 — 2000
JD, Law
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 1997 — 1998
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 1992 — 1997
Ph.D., Molecular Biophysics
Texas Tech University 1984 — 1990
B.S., Biochemistry
Eric Shain Eric Shain's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience November 2014 - Present
Job President at Grove Street Technology
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Grove Street Technology LLC June 2014 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors November 2014 - Present
Abbott Molecular March 2010 - May 2014
Abbott Laboratories August 2002 - March 2010
Abbott Laboratories August 1994 - August 2002
Abbott Laboratories August 1987 - August 1994
Arthur D. Little July 1986 - July 1987
TRW Space and Technology Group June 1983 - June 1986
Skills
Product Development, Design Control, System Verification, Validation, Data Analysis, Instrumentation, Medical Devices, Data Reduction, real-time PCR, Mechanical Engineering, Technological Innovation, Patent Portfolio..., Solidworks, Matlab, CAPA, Verification, Innovation, Innovation Development, Invention, JMP, Technology Evaluation, Patents, Project Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Brainstorm Facilitation, Facilitation, Biotechnology, FDA, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Life Sciences, Software Troubleshooting
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Grove Street Technology LLC June 2014 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors November 2014 - Present
Abbott Molecular March 2010 - May 2014
Abbott Laboratories August 2002 - March 2010
Abbott Laboratories August 1994 - August 2002
Abbott Laboratories August 1987 - August 1994
Arthur D. Little July 1986 - July 1987
TRW Space and Technology Group June 1983 - June 1986
Skills
Product Development, Design Control, System Verification, Validation, Data Analysis, Instrumentation, Medical Devices, Data Reduction, real-time PCR, Mechanical Engineering, Technological Innovation, Patent Portfolio..., Solidworks, Matlab, CAPA, Verification, Innovation, Innovation Development, Invention, JMP, Technology Evaluation, Patents, Project Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Brainstorm Facilitation, Facilitation, Biotechnology, FDA, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Life Sciences, Software Troubleshooting
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Brian Dayton, PhD PMP's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience March 2012 - October 2013
Job Clinical Bioanalysis Alliance Program Manager at Covance
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Covance October 2013 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors March 2012 - October 2013
Pharma Research Consulting February 2011 - October 2013
Abbott Laboratories April 2007 - February 2011
Abbott Laboratories 2006 - February 2007
Abbott Laboratories 2000 - 2006
Skills
DMPK, Pharmacokinetics, Oncology, Cancer Research, Target Identification, Drug Discovery, Lead Optimization, Bioanalysis, Cross-functional Team..., Metabolic Diseases, GPCRs, Assay Development, Molecular Pharmacology, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Manuscript Editing, Research Project..., Cell Based Assays, Signal Transduction, Enzyme Assays, Enzyme Kinetics, Methods Development, Pharmacology, Research Strategy, Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, LC-MS, Scientific Writing, Due Diligence, Type 2 Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Atherosclerosis, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Writing For Publication, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Sample Preparation, Laboratory Research, Research, Lifesciences, Project Management, Manuscript, Six Sigma, Analysis, Laboratory, Team Leadership, Leadership, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Biomarker Discovery
Education
Purdue University 1981 — 1987
Ph.D, Chemistry with specialty in biochemistry
Covance October 2013 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors March 2012 - October 2013
Pharma Research Consulting February 2011 - October 2013
Abbott Laboratories April 2007 - February 2011
Abbott Laboratories 2006 - February 2007
Abbott Laboratories 2000 - 2006
Skills
DMPK, Pharmacokinetics, Oncology, Cancer Research, Target Identification, Drug Discovery, Lead Optimization, Bioanalysis, Cross-functional Team..., Metabolic Diseases, GPCRs, Assay Development, Molecular Pharmacology, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Manuscript Editing, Research Project..., Cell Based Assays, Signal Transduction, Enzyme Assays, Enzyme Kinetics, Methods Development, Pharmacology, Research Strategy, Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, LC-MS, Scientific Writing, Due Diligence, Type 2 Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Atherosclerosis, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Writing For Publication, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Sample Preparation, Laboratory Research, Research, Lifesciences, Project Management, Manuscript, Six Sigma, Analysis, Laboratory, Team Leadership, Leadership, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Biomarker Discovery
Education
Purdue University 1981 — 1987
Ph.D, Chemistry with specialty in biochemistry
Steven A. Gould, M.D. Steven A. Gould, M.D.'s Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2010 - Present
Job Biotechnology/Life Sciences Entrepreneur/CEO & Advisor
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
MATTER 2013 - Present
The Gould Consulting Group LLC 2010 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2010 - Present
University of Chicago 2010 - Present
Hyde Park Angels 2010 - Present
Northfield Laboratories Inc. 2002 - 2009
Northfield Laboratories Inc. 1993 - 2002
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center 1989 - 1993
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center 1979 - 1989
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center 1978 - 1979
Skills
Start-ups, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Biotechnology, Commercialization, Lifesciences, Business Development, FDA, Strategic Planning, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Technology Transfer, Corporate Development, Leadership, Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs, Business Strategy, Clinical Research, Angel Investing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Mergers & Acquisitions, R&D, Due Diligence, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Program Management, Executive Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Valuation, Licensing, Corporate Communications, Mergers, Product Management, Product Launch, Patents, FDA Interactions, Preclinical Development, Private and Public..., Technology..., Commercialization..., Coaching, Life Sciences
Education
Boston University School of Medicine 1968 — 1973
M.D.
Williams College 1964 — 1968
B.A.
MATTER 2013 - Present
The Gould Consulting Group LLC 2010 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2010 - Present
University of Chicago 2010 - Present
Hyde Park Angels 2010 - Present
Northfield Laboratories Inc. 2002 - 2009
Northfield Laboratories Inc. 1993 - 2002
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center 1989 - 1993
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center 1979 - 1989
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center 1978 - 1979
Skills
Start-ups, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Biotechnology, Commercialization, Lifesciences, Business Development, FDA, Strategic Planning, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Technology Transfer, Corporate Development, Leadership, Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs, Business Strategy, Clinical Research, Angel Investing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Mergers & Acquisitions, R&D, Due Diligence, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Program Management, Executive Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Valuation, Licensing, Corporate Communications, Mergers, Product Management, Product Launch, Patents, FDA Interactions, Preclinical Development, Private and Public..., Technology..., Commercialization..., Coaching, Life Sciences
Education
Boston University School of Medicine 1968 — 1973
M.D.
Williams College 1964 — 1968
B.A.
Nancy Harvey Nancy Harvey's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2010 - Present
Job Experienced Executive and Board Director
Industry Executive Office
Experience
University of Illinois at Chicago 2013 - Present
TigerLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:TIGR) 2011 - Present
CancerIQ 2013 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2010 - Present
University of Chicago 2010 - Present
RetMap Inc 2010 - Present
Wolfram Research 2008 - 2010
BDC Advisors, LLC 2006 - 2008
TenFold (TENF) [acquired by Versata in 2008] 2000 - 2005
Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE:CSC) 1996 - 2000
Skills
Product Launch, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Enterprise Software, Product Development, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Product Marketing, Marketing, Coaching, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Cloud Computing, Marketing Strategy, Executive Management, Business Intelligence, Program Management, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, SaaS, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Management, Corporate Development, Business Planning
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1981 — 1983
MBA
Caltech 1979 — 1981
Post Doctoral Fellow, Chemical Physics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1978
PhD, Chemical Physics
University of California, Santa Barbara 1971 — 1974
BA, Biology and Chemistry
University of Illinois at Chicago 2013 - Present
TigerLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:TIGR) 2011 - Present
CancerIQ 2013 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2010 - Present
University of Chicago 2010 - Present
RetMap Inc 2010 - Present
Wolfram Research 2008 - 2010
BDC Advisors, LLC 2006 - 2008
TenFold (TENF) [acquired by Versata in 2008] 2000 - 2005
Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE:CSC) 1996 - 2000
Skills
Product Launch, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Enterprise Software, Product Development, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Product Marketing, Marketing, Coaching, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Cloud Computing, Marketing Strategy, Executive Management, Business Intelligence, Program Management, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, SaaS, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Management, Corporate Development, Business Planning
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1981 — 1983
MBA
Caltech 1979 — 1981
Post Doctoral Fellow, Chemical Physics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1978
PhD, Chemical Physics
University of California, Santa Barbara 1971 — 1974
BA, Biology and Chemistry
Grace Squillaci Grace Squillaci's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Marketing consultant at The Griff Group
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Taproot Foundation January 2014 - Present
The Griff Group January 2014 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors June 2013 - Present
Skysis, LLC November 2011 - November 2012
Lundbeck 2006 - 2009
Abbott Laboratories March 2004 - November 2006
Pharmacia September 2000 - June 2003
Upjohn 1987 - 2003
Skills
Product Launch, Oncology, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Development, Hematology, Business Development, Marketing, Brand Management, KOL development, Strategic Planning, Healthcare
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
M.B.A., Marketing
University of Illinois College of Medicine
B.S.MT(ASCP)
Taproot Foundation January 2014 - Present
The Griff Group January 2014 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors June 2013 - Present
Skysis, LLC November 2011 - November 2012
Lundbeck 2006 - 2009
Abbott Laboratories March 2004 - November 2006
Pharmacia September 2000 - June 2003
Upjohn 1987 - 2003
Skills
Product Launch, Oncology, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Development, Hematology, Business Development, Marketing, Brand Management, KOL development, Strategic Planning, Healthcare
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
M.B.A., Marketing
University of Illinois College of Medicine
B.S.MT(ASCP)
Paul Munger Paul Munger's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2012 - Present
Job Chief Manufacturing Officer, Director of Operations
Industry Chemicals
Experience
manufacturing profitable products by elevating underachieving processes. August 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2012 - Present
Enzo Life Sciences June 2011 - July 2012
IDEXX Laboratories 2006 - December 2009
Transgenomic March 2003 - November 2004
Pierce Chemical November 1995 - April 2002
Givaudan-Roure (division of Roche) November 1988 - November 1995
Skills
GMP, Process Improvement, Project Management, Iso 9000, Logistics, Project Planning, Product Innovation, Business, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, R&D, Pharmaceutical Industry, Chemistry, Product Development, Lifesciences, Validation, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Manufacturing, FDA, Chromatography, Leadership, ELISA, Quality Control, Biopharmaceuticals, Laboratory, Supply Chain, Process Simulation, Drug Discovery, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Change Management, Commercialization, Assay Development, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Sop, Purification, Medical Devices, GLP, CAPA, HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, Contract Manufacturing, Drug Development, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement
Education
SUNY at Binghamton 1977 — 1984
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Binghamton University 1977 — 1984
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1973 — 1977
BS, Chemistry
MLHS
manufacturing profitable products by elevating underachieving processes. August 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2012 - Present
Enzo Life Sciences June 2011 - July 2012
IDEXX Laboratories 2006 - December 2009
Transgenomic March 2003 - November 2004
Pierce Chemical November 1995 - April 2002
Givaudan-Roure (division of Roche) November 1988 - November 1995
Skills
GMP, Process Improvement, Project Management, Iso 9000, Logistics, Project Planning, Product Innovation, Business, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, R&D, Pharmaceutical Industry, Chemistry, Product Development, Lifesciences, Validation, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Manufacturing, FDA, Chromatography, Leadership, ELISA, Quality Control, Biopharmaceuticals, Laboratory, Supply Chain, Process Simulation, Drug Discovery, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Change Management, Commercialization, Assay Development, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Sop, Purification, Medical Devices, GLP, CAPA, HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, Contract Manufacturing, Drug Development, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement
Education
SUNY at Binghamton 1977 — 1984
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Binghamton University 1977 — 1984
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1973 — 1977
BS, Chemistry
MLHS
Suseelan Pookote Suseelan Pookote's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Business Development and Technology Executive, Life Sciences.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Chicago Innovation Mentors September 2011 - Present
Durata Therapeutics November 2012 - September 2013
Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. 2001 - 2011
The NutraSweet Company 1999 - 2000
Monsanto Company 1995 - 1999
The NutraSweet Company 1986 - 1995
Monsanto 1980 - 1986
Skills
Licensing Negotiations, R&D management, Strategy, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Functional Foods, Specialty Chemicals, Research, Nutrition, Life Sciences, Nutraceuticals, Mergers, Licensing, Corporate Development, Team Building, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Commercialization, New Business Development, Strategy Development, Technology Transfer, Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Biopharmaceuticals, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Drug Development, Patents, Clinical Development, Drug Discovery, Due Diligence, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Business Strategy, Pharmaceutics, Business Development, Medical Devices
Education
Northwestern University 1976 — 1980
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Clarkson University 1975 — 1976
M.S., Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras 1970 — 1975
B. Tech, Chemical Engineering
Chicago Innovation Mentors September 2011 - Present
Durata Therapeutics November 2012 - September 2013
Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. 2001 - 2011
The NutraSweet Company 1999 - 2000
Monsanto Company 1995 - 1999
The NutraSweet Company 1986 - 1995
Monsanto 1980 - 1986
Skills
Licensing Negotiations, R&D management, Strategy, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Functional Foods, Specialty Chemicals, Research, Nutrition, Life Sciences, Nutraceuticals, Mergers, Licensing, Corporate Development, Team Building, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Commercialization, New Business Development, Strategy Development, Technology Transfer, Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Biopharmaceuticals, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Drug Development, Patents, Clinical Development, Drug Discovery, Due Diligence, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Business Strategy, Pharmaceutics, Business Development, Medical Devices
Education
Northwestern University 1976 — 1980
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Clarkson University 1975 — 1976
M.S., Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras 1970 — 1975
B. Tech, Chemical Engineering
Catherine Venson Catherine Venson's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Communications Manager at Chicago Innovation Mentors
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Chicago Innovation Mentors May 2015 - Present
AS&K Mercury Healthcare Communications January 2014 - May 2015
Abelson-Taylor January 2013 - May 2013
Abelson-Taylor January 2012 - January 2013
Abelson-Taylor June 2011 - January 2012
Community University Partnerships Office, University of Vermont January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Editing, Microsoft Office, Internal Communications, Facebook, Research, Social Networking, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Copy Editing, Integrated Marketing, Fundraising, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Newsletters, Event Management
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2013
Master of Science in Communication (MSC), Management and Leadership through Communication
University of Vermont 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Public Communications
Chicago Innovation Mentors May 2015 - Present
AS&K Mercury Healthcare Communications January 2014 - May 2015
Abelson-Taylor January 2013 - May 2013
Abelson-Taylor January 2012 - January 2013
Abelson-Taylor June 2011 - January 2012
Community University Partnerships Office, University of Vermont January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Editing, Microsoft Office, Internal Communications, Facebook, Research, Social Networking, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Copy Editing, Integrated Marketing, Fundraising, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Newsletters, Event Management
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2013
Master of Science in Communication (MSC), Management and Leadership through Communication
University of Vermont 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Public Communications
Rita M Quintana, PhD Rita M Quintana, PhD's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Clinical Genomics Scientist at Invitae
Industry Research
Experience
Invitae August 2015 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors July 2013 - Present
The Hospital for Sick Children April 2014 - August 2015
The University of Chicago February 2013 - March 2014
CIEMAT May 2008 - November 2012
University of Iowa July 2011 - November 2011
University of Iowa October 2010 - December 2010
Centro de Investigacion del Cancer, CIC October 2006 - June 2007
Centro Sanitario Virgen del Pilar July 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Data Analysis, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Sequencing, Biotechnology, Cancer, Bioinformatics, R, Sequence Analysis, Life Sciences, qPCR, PCR, DNA, Cell Culture, Computational Biology, Personalized Medicine, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Biology, Transfection, Cell Based Assays, Breast Cancer, RT-PCR, Genotyping, DNA sequencing, Fluorescence Microscopy, Western Blotting, RNA isolation, Cancer Research, Molecular Cloning, SDS-PAGE, Immunohistochemistry, Confocal Microscopy, Tissue Culture, Scientific Writing, DNA extraction, Teaching, Human Genetics, Cell, Mammalian Cell Culture, High Throughput..., Genetics, Fluorescence, Lifesciences, Flow Cytometry
Education
Keck Graduate Institute 2013 — 2013
Certificate in Bioscience Management, "Bridging the Gap"- Bioscience Management Bootcamp
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biology, Cum Laude
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 2008 — 2009
Master, Biotechnology
Universidad de Salamanca 2002 — 2007
Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics
Invitae August 2015 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors July 2013 - Present
The Hospital for Sick Children April 2014 - August 2015
The University of Chicago February 2013 - March 2014
CIEMAT May 2008 - November 2012
University of Iowa July 2011 - November 2011
University of Iowa October 2010 - December 2010
Centro de Investigacion del Cancer, CIC October 2006 - June 2007
Centro Sanitario Virgen del Pilar July 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Data Analysis, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Sequencing, Biotechnology, Cancer, Bioinformatics, R, Sequence Analysis, Life Sciences, qPCR, PCR, DNA, Cell Culture, Computational Biology, Personalized Medicine, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Biology, Transfection, Cell Based Assays, Breast Cancer, RT-PCR, Genotyping, DNA sequencing, Fluorescence Microscopy, Western Blotting, RNA isolation, Cancer Research, Molecular Cloning, SDS-PAGE, Immunohistochemistry, Confocal Microscopy, Tissue Culture, Scientific Writing, DNA extraction, Teaching, Human Genetics, Cell, Mammalian Cell Culture, High Throughput..., Genetics, Fluorescence, Lifesciences, Flow Cytometry
Education
Keck Graduate Institute 2013 — 2013
Certificate in Bioscience Management, "Bridging the Gap"- Bioscience Management Bootcamp
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biology, Cum Laude
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 2008 — 2009
Master, Biotechnology
Universidad de Salamanca 2002 — 2007
Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics
Erin Alexander Erin Alexander's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience September 2013 - June 2014
Job Clinical Research Associate at Medpace
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Medpace 2014 - Present
Loyola University Medical Center January 2014 - July 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors September 2013 - June 2014
University of Chicago October 2010 - April 2013
The LaSalle Network August 2010 - October 2010
Children's Memorial Research Center May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Chemistry, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, HPLC, Organic Chemistry, Microsoft Word, UV/Vis, Analytical Chemistry, Teamwork, NMR spectroscopy, Data Analysis
Education
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Pharmacology
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Miami University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Medpace 2014 - Present
Loyola University Medical Center January 2014 - July 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors September 2013 - June 2014
University of Chicago October 2010 - April 2013
The LaSalle Network August 2010 - October 2010
Children's Memorial Research Center May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Chemistry, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, HPLC, Organic Chemistry, Microsoft Word, UV/Vis, Analytical Chemistry, Teamwork, NMR spectroscopy, Data Analysis
Education
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Pharmacology
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Miami University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
James Clements, CPA James Clements, CPA's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2011 - Present
Job Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Manufacturing | Private Equity
Industry Accounting
Experience
KBK Industries, LLC 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2011 - Present
VCS Company 2011 - 2014
AmerisourceBergen 2005 - 2011
MedSelect, Inc. (Purchased by AmerisourceBergen in 2004) 2001 - 2005
Integrated Energy Services, Inc. 1998 - 2001
Dorsey Trailers, Inc. 1997 - 1998
Seabrook Enterprises, Inc. 1989 - 1997
Price Waterhouse 1982 - 1989
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Financial Planning, Financial Forecasting, Organizational Design, Organizational Change, Product Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Business Systems..., Financial Systems..., Business Acquisition, Acquisition Integration, Staff Development, Staff Mentoring, Coaching Staff, Cost Reduction, Cost Control, Cost Management, Business Turnaround, Private Equity, Cash Flow Management, Asset Management, Process Improvement, Process Development, Healthcare Technology, Healthcare Consulting, Medical Devices, Construction, Manufacturing, LBO, Project Finance, Project Portfolio..., Contract Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Government Contracting
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
MBA, Masters of Accountancy
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
BBA, Accounting and Business Administration
KBK Industries, LLC 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2011 - Present
VCS Company 2011 - 2014
AmerisourceBergen 2005 - 2011
MedSelect, Inc. (Purchased by AmerisourceBergen in 2004) 2001 - 2005
Integrated Energy Services, Inc. 1998 - 2001
Dorsey Trailers, Inc. 1997 - 1998
Seabrook Enterprises, Inc. 1989 - 1997
Price Waterhouse 1982 - 1989
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Financial Planning, Financial Forecasting, Organizational Design, Organizational Change, Product Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Business Systems..., Financial Systems..., Business Acquisition, Acquisition Integration, Staff Development, Staff Mentoring, Coaching Staff, Cost Reduction, Cost Control, Cost Management, Business Turnaround, Private Equity, Cash Flow Management, Asset Management, Process Improvement, Process Development, Healthcare Technology, Healthcare Consulting, Medical Devices, Construction, Manufacturing, LBO, Project Finance, Project Portfolio..., Contract Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Government Contracting
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
MBA, Masters of Accountancy
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
BBA, Accounting and Business Administration
Israel Raz Israel Raz's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience December 2011 - Present
Job Executive Business Leader, Innovative Medical Devices, VP at Extera Partners
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Extera Partners 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors December 2011 - Present
P-Cure Ltd. 2011 - 2012
Given Imaging 2008 - 2010
GE Healthcare 2007 - 2008
GE Healthcare 2001 - 2007
Bio-logic Systems Corp. 1992 - 2000
Bio-logic Systems Corp. 1986 - 1992
Northwestern University 1980 - 1986
Skills
Medical Devices, Business Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Organizational Design, Portfolio Management, Commercialization, Product Launch, Global Marketing, Upstream Marketing, Global Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship..., Strategy, Start-ups, Healthcare, Product Development, Neurology, Market Development, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Development, Leadership, Management, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Executive Management, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Innovation Management, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Capital Equipment, Sales, Cardiology, FDA, Life Sciences
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1996 — 1998
MBA, Executive Masters Program
The University of Kansas 1974 — 1977
Ph.D., Speech and Hearing Sciences
Tel Aviv University - School of Medicine
MA, Audiology & Speech Pathology
Extera Partners 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors December 2011 - Present
P-Cure Ltd. 2011 - 2012
Given Imaging 2008 - 2010
GE Healthcare 2007 - 2008
GE Healthcare 2001 - 2007
Bio-logic Systems Corp. 1992 - 2000
Bio-logic Systems Corp. 1986 - 1992
Northwestern University 1980 - 1986
Skills
Medical Devices, Business Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Organizational Design, Portfolio Management, Commercialization, Product Launch, Global Marketing, Upstream Marketing, Global Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship..., Strategy, Start-ups, Healthcare, Product Development, Neurology, Market Development, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Development, Leadership, Management, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Executive Management, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Innovation Management, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Capital Equipment, Sales, Cardiology, FDA, Life Sciences
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1996 — 1998
MBA, Executive Masters Program
The University of Kansas 1974 — 1977
Ph.D., Speech and Hearing Sciences
Tel Aviv University - School of Medicine
MA, Audiology & Speech Pathology
Paulo Machado Paulo Machado's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience March 2015 - Present
Job CEO at Claritas MindSciences
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Claritas Mindsciences April 2015 - Present
Health Innovation Partners LLC 2008 - Present
VIIAD Systems, LLC 2014 - Present
Private Access, Inc. 2014 - Present
Innovation Management Institute, Inc 2010 - Present
MedStartr 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors March 2015 - Present
Healthbox (www.healthbox.com) 2014 - Present
StartUp Health 2012 - Present
Blueprint Health LLC November 2011 - Present
Skills
Business Development, Innovation Management, Business Model..., Healthcare, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Strategy, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Managed Care, Change Management, Leadership, Integration, Business Planning, Product Launch, Program Management, Social Media, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Team Building, Product Management, Market Research, Market Analysis, Medical Devices, Executive Management, Management, Sales, Venture Capital, Management Consulting, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Analytics, Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Thought Leadership, E-commerce, Lead Generation, Alzheimer's disease, Angel Investing, SaaS, Innovation Consulting
Education
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance & Accounting
Central High School (243) - Phila
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Claritas Mindsciences April 2015 - Present
Health Innovation Partners LLC 2008 - Present
VIIAD Systems, LLC 2014 - Present
Private Access, Inc. 2014 - Present
Innovation Management Institute, Inc 2010 - Present
MedStartr 2012 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors March 2015 - Present
Healthbox (www.healthbox.com) 2014 - Present
StartUp Health 2012 - Present
Blueprint Health LLC November 2011 - Present
Skills
Business Development, Innovation Management, Business Model..., Healthcare, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Strategy, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Managed Care, Change Management, Leadership, Integration, Business Planning, Product Launch, Program Management, Social Media, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Team Building, Product Management, Market Research, Market Analysis, Medical Devices, Executive Management, Management, Sales, Venture Capital, Management Consulting, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Analytics, Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Thought Leadership, E-commerce, Lead Generation, Alzheimer's disease, Angel Investing, SaaS, Innovation Consulting
Education
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance & Accounting
Central High School (243) - Phila
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Arun Bhatia Arun Bhatia's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Sr. Associate at IllinoisVENTURES
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
IllinoisVENTURES April 2014 - Present
Polaris Charter Academy March 2014 - Present
i4 Life Sciences November 2013 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors February 2012 - Present
Northwestern University September 2013 - October 2013
Baxter Healthcare June 2012 - July 2013
Baxter Healthcare November 2009 - June 2012
Baxter Healthcare July 2007 - November 2009
Illinois Technology Development Alliance (ITDA) 2005 - 2007
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine 2002 - 2004
Skills
Start-ups, Strategy, Biotechnology, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Biopharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Lifesciences, Management Consulting, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Medical Devices, Market Analysis
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Strategy
Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2002
M.S., Biotechnology
University of Rochester 1995 — 1999
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, Biochemistry
IllinoisVENTURES April 2014 - Present
Polaris Charter Academy March 2014 - Present
i4 Life Sciences November 2013 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors February 2012 - Present
Northwestern University September 2013 - October 2013
Baxter Healthcare June 2012 - July 2013
Baxter Healthcare November 2009 - June 2012
Baxter Healthcare July 2007 - November 2009
Illinois Technology Development Alliance (ITDA) 2005 - 2007
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine 2002 - 2004
Skills
Start-ups, Strategy, Biotechnology, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Biopharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Lifesciences, Management Consulting, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Medical Devices, Market Analysis
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Strategy
Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2002
M.S., Biotechnology
University of Rochester 1995 — 1999
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, Biochemistry
Lee Caffin's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2011 - Present
Job Advisor at Questel Consulting
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Questel Consulting September 2014 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2011 - Present
caffinIPconsulting April 2014 - March 2015
Think IP Strategy September 2009 - March 2014
Abbott Labs 2008 - 2009
Abbott Laboratories 2006 - 2008
sanofi-aventis 2001 - 2006
Aventis 2003 - 2005
Rhone Poulenc Rorer 1994 - 2000
GlaxoSmithKline 1990 - 1994
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Due Diligence, Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Contract Negotiation, Pharmaceutics, Trademarks, IP, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Technology Transfer, Copyright Law, Life Sciences, Biotechnology
Education
University of London
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry
Questel Consulting September 2014 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2011 - Present
caffinIPconsulting April 2014 - March 2015
Think IP Strategy September 2009 - March 2014
Abbott Labs 2008 - 2009
Abbott Laboratories 2006 - 2008
sanofi-aventis 2001 - 2006
Aventis 2003 - 2005
Rhone Poulenc Rorer 1994 - 2000
GlaxoSmithKline 1990 - 1994
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Due Diligence, Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Contract Negotiation, Pharmaceutics, Trademarks, IP, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Technology Transfer, Copyright Law, Life Sciences, Biotechnology
Education
University of London
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry
JP Ruiz-Funes JP Ruiz-Funes's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Business Team at Outpace Systems, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Outpace Systems, Inc. November 2013 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors March 2012 - Present
Blue Ridge Partners March 2012 - November 2013
Land O'Lakes January 2008 - August 2010
Baxter International April 2003 - April 2007
The Capital Executive Group, LLC January 2002 - March 2003
Quaker Oats March 2000 - August 2001
McKinsey & Company July 1988 - March 2000
Procter & Gamble September 1982 - June 1988
Credit Lyonnais July 1979 - September 1980
Skills
International..., New Ventures, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Business Strategy, Business Development, Program Management, Product Innovation, Consulting, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Strategy, FMCG, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercialization, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Business Planning, Product Marketing, Product Launch, New Business Development, Healthcare, Pricing, Management
Education
Harvard Business School 1980 — 1982
MBA, Marketing, Finance, International Business
Ecole nationale supérieure d'Arts et Métiers / ENSAM 1975 — 1979
Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering
Outpace Systems, Inc. November 2013 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors March 2012 - Present
Blue Ridge Partners March 2012 - November 2013
Land O'Lakes January 2008 - August 2010
Baxter International April 2003 - April 2007
The Capital Executive Group, LLC January 2002 - March 2003
Quaker Oats March 2000 - August 2001
McKinsey & Company July 1988 - March 2000
Procter & Gamble September 1982 - June 1988
Credit Lyonnais July 1979 - September 1980
Skills
International..., New Ventures, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Business Strategy, Business Development, Program Management, Product Innovation, Consulting, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Strategy, FMCG, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercialization, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Business Planning, Product Marketing, Product Launch, New Business Development, Healthcare, Pricing, Management
Education
Harvard Business School 1980 — 1982
MBA, Marketing, Finance, International Business
Ecole nationale supérieure d'Arts et Métiers / ENSAM 1975 — 1979
Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering
Dean Abrassart Dean Abrassart's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Homewatch CareGivers | Senior Care | CareGivers | LiveIn Care | Respite Care | Private Duty In Home Care
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Homewatch CareGivers January 2014 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2012 - 2013
Serene Oncology, LLC February 2011 - August 2012
Sorbent Therapeutics, Inc December 2005 - November 2010
The Dow Chemical Company January 1998 - December 2005
Dow Chemical January 1979 - December 1997
Skills
Elder Care, Home Care, Commercialization, Oncology, Biotechnology, New Business Development, Pharmaceutics, Venture Financing, Sales Management, Supply Chain Management, Chemical Industry
Education
Central Michigan University 1999 — 2004
MBA, Business/Finance
University of Manitoba 1975 — 1979
BSc, Microbiology
Windsor Park Collegiate 1972 — 1975
High School
Homewatch CareGivers January 2014 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2012 - 2013
Serene Oncology, LLC February 2011 - August 2012
Sorbent Therapeutics, Inc December 2005 - November 2010
The Dow Chemical Company January 1998 - December 2005
Dow Chemical January 1979 - December 1997
Skills
Elder Care, Home Care, Commercialization, Oncology, Biotechnology, New Business Development, Pharmaceutics, Venture Financing, Sales Management, Supply Chain Management, Chemical Industry
Education
Central Michigan University 1999 — 2004
MBA, Business/Finance
University of Manitoba 1975 — 1979
BSc, Microbiology
Windsor Park Collegiate 1972 — 1975
High School
Valerie Pajak Valerie Pajak's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2014 - Present
Job Marketing Manager
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Hospira, a Pfizer Company April 2015 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2014 - Present
Veva Pharmaco February 2013 - Present
Fresenius Kabi USA October 2008 - February 2013
bioStrategies Group June 2006 - September 2008
StageMark June 2004 - June 2006
ImmunoSite June 2003 - December 2003
Macy's (Kaufmann's) 2000 - 2001
Macy's (Kaufmann's) 2000 - 2001
Macy's 2000 - 2001
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Marketing Strategy, Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, Management, Team Building, Strategy, Oncology, Product Launch, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Product Development, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Management Consulting, Analytics, Start-ups, Commercialization, Forecasting, Clinical Development, New Business Development, Drug Development, Analysis, Market Analysis, R&D, Pharmaceutics, Healthcare, Market Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sop, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, FDA, Regulatory Submissions, Validation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Life Sciences, SOP, Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
MBA, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy, Ops, Finance
University of Pittsburgh
BA, Biomedical Illustration/Neuroscience
The Second City Training Center 2007 — 2008
Comedy, Improvisational Comedy and Sketch Comedy Writing
Illinois BASSET Certification
Certificate
Hospira, a Pfizer Company April 2015 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2014 - Present
Veva Pharmaco February 2013 - Present
Fresenius Kabi USA October 2008 - February 2013
bioStrategies Group June 2006 - September 2008
StageMark June 2004 - June 2006
ImmunoSite June 2003 - December 2003
Macy's (Kaufmann's) 2000 - 2001
Macy's (Kaufmann's) 2000 - 2001
Macy's 2000 - 2001
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Marketing Strategy, Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, Management, Team Building, Strategy, Oncology, Product Launch, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Product Development, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Management Consulting, Analytics, Start-ups, Commercialization, Forecasting, Clinical Development, New Business Development, Drug Development, Analysis, Market Analysis, R&D, Pharmaceutics, Healthcare, Market Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sop, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, FDA, Regulatory Submissions, Validation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Life Sciences, SOP, Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
MBA, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy, Ops, Finance
University of Pittsburgh
BA, Biomedical Illustration/Neuroscience
The Second City Training Center 2007 — 2008
Comedy, Improvisational Comedy and Sketch Comedy Writing
Illinois BASSET Certification
Certificate
George Allen Hides George Allen Hides's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2014 - 2015
Job Managing Partner at GeisHides Consulting LLC
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Geis-Hides Consulting LLC 2009 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors (CIM) 2011 - Present
Rush University, College of Health Sciences, Chicago IL 2002 - Present
Rush University College of Health Sciences 2007 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2014 - 2015
Northfield Laboratories Inc., Evanston IL 2008 - 2009
Northfield Laboratories Inc., Evanston IL 2005 - 2008
Northfield Laboratories Inc., Evanston IL 1999 - 2005
Northfield Laboratories Inc., and Denver General Hospital, Department of Surgery 1995 - 1999
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago IL 1990 - 1994
Education
DePauw University 1985 — 1990
B.A., Physics, Religion
Geis-Hides Consulting LLC 2009 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors (CIM) 2011 - Present
Rush University, College of Health Sciences, Chicago IL 2002 - Present
Rush University College of Health Sciences 2007 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2014 - 2015
Northfield Laboratories Inc., Evanston IL 2008 - 2009
Northfield Laboratories Inc., Evanston IL 2005 - 2008
Northfield Laboratories Inc., Evanston IL 1999 - 2005
Northfield Laboratories Inc., and Denver General Hospital, Department of Surgery 1995 - 1999
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago IL 1990 - 1994
Education
DePauw University 1985 — 1990
B.A., Physics, Religion
Greg Shannon's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2013 - 2014
Job Principal at Clareo Partners
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Clareo Partners October 2014 - Present
HBI Solutions, Inc. May 2012 - Present
Positive Coaching Alliance 2010 - Present
CellTrak Technologies, Inc September 2013 - October 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - 2014
Medline Industries September 2010 - March 2012
Abbott Laboratories November 2006 - September 2010
Corgentech April 2004 - October 2006
Bio-Rad Laboratories October 2003 - March 2004
CSC Global Health Solutions 1996 - 2001
Skills
New Business Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Medical Devices, Leadership, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Hospitals, Due Diligence, Forecasting, Operations Management, Product Development, Healthcare, Supply Chain Management, Infection Control, Hospital Operations, Clinical Informatics, Consumer Healthcare, Executive Management, Business Intelligence, China sourcing, Clinical Information..., CRM, Management, Post Acute, Field Based Healthcare..., Homecare & Hospice, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA
University of Michigan 1992 — 1996
BS
MSC
Clareo Partners October 2014 - Present
HBI Solutions, Inc. May 2012 - Present
Positive Coaching Alliance 2010 - Present
CellTrak Technologies, Inc September 2013 - October 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - 2014
Medline Industries September 2010 - March 2012
Abbott Laboratories November 2006 - September 2010
Corgentech April 2004 - October 2006
Bio-Rad Laboratories October 2003 - March 2004
CSC Global Health Solutions 1996 - 2001
Skills
New Business Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Medical Devices, Leadership, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Hospitals, Due Diligence, Forecasting, Operations Management, Product Development, Healthcare, Supply Chain Management, Infection Control, Hospital Operations, Clinical Informatics, Consumer Healthcare, Executive Management, Business Intelligence, China sourcing, Clinical Information..., CRM, Management, Post Acute, Field Based Healthcare..., Homecare & Hospice, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA
University of Michigan 1992 — 1996
BS
MSC
Winton Gibbons's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience November 2010 - March 2013
Job Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Agena Bioscience
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Agena Bioscience July 2015 - Present
Innovation and New Ventures Office 2011 - Present
Siloam Biosciences, Inc. January 2014 - July 2015
Nanosphere June 2007 - April 2013
Chicago Innovation Mentors November 2010 - March 2013
Biosite Inc. November 2005 - June 2007
Center for Biotechnology - Kellogg School of Management 1998 - May 2007
William Blair & Company, LLC July 1997 - July 2005
Boehringer Mannheim (Now Roche) April 1994 - June 1997
Merck & Co. March 1993 - March 1994
Skills
Medical Diagnostics, Equity Research, Management Consulting, Biomarkers, Innovation, Medical Devices, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Genomics, Proteomics, Stock Picking, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Disease Management, Oncology, Corporate Development, Technology Transfer, Healthcare, Product Development, Start-ups, Personalized Medicine, Business Strategy, Mergers, Diabetes, Strategic Partnerships, Hardware Diagnostics, Lifesciences, Business Development, Strategy, Cardiology, Assay Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercialization, Infectious Diseases, Immunoassays, Analysis, Molecular Diagnostics, Drug Discovery, Market Development, Venture Capital, Clinical Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Immunology, Drug Development, Business Planning, Product Launch, Technology Evaluation
Education
Duke University
BS, Chemistry
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
MBA, Financial Management and Business Policy
Agena Bioscience July 2015 - Present
Innovation and New Ventures Office 2011 - Present
Siloam Biosciences, Inc. January 2014 - July 2015
Nanosphere June 2007 - April 2013
Chicago Innovation Mentors November 2010 - March 2013
Biosite Inc. November 2005 - June 2007
Center for Biotechnology - Kellogg School of Management 1998 - May 2007
William Blair & Company, LLC July 1997 - July 2005
Boehringer Mannheim (Now Roche) April 1994 - June 1997
Merck & Co. March 1993 - March 1994
Skills
Medical Diagnostics, Equity Research, Management Consulting, Biomarkers, Innovation, Medical Devices, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Genomics, Proteomics, Stock Picking, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Disease Management, Oncology, Corporate Development, Technology Transfer, Healthcare, Product Development, Start-ups, Personalized Medicine, Business Strategy, Mergers, Diabetes, Strategic Partnerships, Hardware Diagnostics, Lifesciences, Business Development, Strategy, Cardiology, Assay Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercialization, Infectious Diseases, Immunoassays, Analysis, Molecular Diagnostics, Drug Discovery, Market Development, Venture Capital, Clinical Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Immunology, Drug Development, Business Planning, Product Launch, Technology Evaluation
Education
Duke University
BS, Chemistry
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
MBA, Financial Management and Business Policy
Elif Oker, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.'s Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Medical Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas May 2013 - Present
MATTER Chicago February 2015 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors January 2015 - Present
American Heart Association American Stroke Association 2014 - Present
WorldChicago September 2011 - Present
Sharecare, Inc May 2011 - Present
Chicago Clinical Research Exchange May 2012 - August 2015
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois/Health Care Service Corporation August 2007 - May 2013
Zurich North America August 2004 - August 2007
University of Illinois at Chicago 1999 - 2004
Skills
Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Managed Care, Strategy, Public Speaking, Clinical Research, Emergency Medicine, Leadership, Social Media, Medicine, Program Management, Health Communication, Healthcare Information..., Toxicology, Wellness, Business Strategy, Clinical Trials, Disease Management, Health Promotion, Utilization Management, Non-profits, Program Development, Start-up Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Quality Improvement, Nonprofits, Health Education
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executive Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Michigan Medical School
M.D.
University of Michigan
B.S.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas May 2013 - Present
MATTER Chicago February 2015 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors January 2015 - Present
American Heart Association American Stroke Association 2014 - Present
WorldChicago September 2011 - Present
Sharecare, Inc May 2011 - Present
Chicago Clinical Research Exchange May 2012 - August 2015
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois/Health Care Service Corporation August 2007 - May 2013
Zurich North America August 2004 - August 2007
University of Illinois at Chicago 1999 - 2004
Skills
Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Managed Care, Strategy, Public Speaking, Clinical Research, Emergency Medicine, Leadership, Social Media, Medicine, Program Management, Health Communication, Healthcare Information..., Toxicology, Wellness, Business Strategy, Clinical Trials, Disease Management, Health Promotion, Utilization Management, Non-profits, Program Development, Start-up Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Quality Improvement, Nonprofits, Health Education
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executive Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Michigan Medical School
M.D.
University of Michigan
B.S.
David Kantor's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2010 - Present
Job Principal, dkantorassociates llc
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
dkantorassociates llc 2005 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2010 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton 1980 - 2004
Skills
Mergers, Management Consulting, Strategy, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisition Integration, Corporate Development, Venture Capital, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Private Equity, Valuation
Education
Kellogg Graduate School of Management 1978 — 1980
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of the Witwatersrand 1970 — 1971
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of the Witwatersrand 1967 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
dkantorassociates llc 2005 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2010 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton 1980 - 2004
Skills
Mergers, Management Consulting, Strategy, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisition Integration, Corporate Development, Venture Capital, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Private Equity, Valuation
Education
Kellogg Graduate School of Management 1978 — 1980
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of the Witwatersrand 1970 — 1971
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of the Witwatersrand 1967 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Roderick G. Johnson's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience 2013 - Present
Job Healthcare Med/Tech Executive
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - Present
University of Illinois Research Park 2009 - Present
General Kinematics Corporation 2006 - Present
Intra-Op Monitoring Services, LLC May 2009 - December 2012
Intra-Op Monitoring Services, LLC September 2008 - April 2009
Vistage 1989 - 2008
Bio-logic Systems Corp. 1999 - 2006
NeuroCare Group 1994 - 1999
Johnson Bank 1991 - 1999
Continental Illinois Venture Capital Corp (CIVC) 1993 - 1994
Skills
Medical Devices, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Pharmaceutical Industry, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Finance, Product Development, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Executive Management, Corporate Development
Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
MBA
University of Houston - Cullen College of Engineering
BSEE
Chicago Innovation Mentors 2013 - Present
University of Illinois Research Park 2009 - Present
General Kinematics Corporation 2006 - Present
Intra-Op Monitoring Services, LLC May 2009 - December 2012
Intra-Op Monitoring Services, LLC September 2008 - April 2009
Vistage 1989 - 2008
Bio-logic Systems Corp. 1999 - 2006
NeuroCare Group 1994 - 1999
Johnson Bank 1991 - 1999
Continental Illinois Venture Capital Corp (CIVC) 1993 - 1994
Skills
Medical Devices, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Pharmaceutical Industry, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Finance, Product Development, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Executive Management, Corporate Development
Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
MBA
University of Houston - Cullen College of Engineering
BSEE
Sao-Mai Nguyen-Mau's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience November 2013 - May 2014
Job Associate Project Manager at UChicagoTech | The University of Chicago
Industry Research
Experience
UChicagoTech The University of Chicago June 2014 - Present
University of Chicago September 2009 - June 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors November 2013 - May 2014
Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics August 2008 - August 2009
University of Maryland Department of Resident Life August 2006 - June 2008
Global Pharmaceutical Sourcing June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bacterial Genetics, Protein Purification, Molecular Cloning, Western Blotting, Cell Biology, Protein Expression, Science, Cell Culture, Genetics, PCR, Biochemistry, Microscopy, Molecular Genetics
Education
University of Chicago 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology
University of Maryland College Park 2004 — 2008
BS, Microbiology
UChicagoTech The University of Chicago June 2014 - Present
University of Chicago September 2009 - June 2014
Chicago Innovation Mentors November 2013 - May 2014
Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics August 2008 - August 2009
University of Maryland Department of Resident Life August 2006 - June 2008
Global Pharmaceutical Sourcing June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bacterial Genetics, Protein Purification, Molecular Cloning, Western Blotting, Cell Biology, Protein Expression, Science, Cell Culture, Genetics, PCR, Biochemistry, Microscopy, Molecular Genetics
Education
University of Chicago 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology
University of Maryland College Park 2004 — 2008
BS, Microbiology
John Flavin's Chicago Innovation Mentors Experience October 2011 - September 2013
Job Executive Director, Chicago Innovation Exchange
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Chicago Innovation Exchange October 2013 - Present
Argonne National Laboratory October 2014 - Present
Flavin Ventures, LLC May 2002 - Present
University of Chicago Booth School of Business January 2006 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors October 2011 - September 2013
Advanced Life Sciences May 2002 - May 2011
MediChem Life Sciences May 1990 - May 2002
Skills
IPO, Technology..., M&A, Entrepreneurship, Mergers, Start-ups, Biotechnology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Management, Strategy, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Life Sciences, Strategic Partnerships, Venture Capital, Commercialization, Lifesciences, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Drug Discovery, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Financial Modeling, Finance, Angel Investing, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Technology Transfer, Market Research, Product Development, Fundraising
Education
Lewis University 1991 — 1995
MBA, Finance
Marquette University 1987 — 1991
BS, Finance
Benet Academy 1983 — 1987
Chicago Innovation Exchange October 2013 - Present
Argonne National Laboratory October 2014 - Present
Flavin Ventures, LLC May 2002 - Present
University of Chicago Booth School of Business January 2006 - Present
Chicago Innovation Mentors October 2011 - September 2013
Advanced Life Sciences May 2002 - May 2011
MediChem Life Sciences May 1990 - May 2002
Skills
IPO, Technology..., M&A, Entrepreneurship, Mergers, Start-ups, Biotechnology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Management, Strategy, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Life Sciences, Strategic Partnerships, Venture Capital, Commercialization, Lifesciences, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Drug Discovery, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Financial Modeling, Finance, Angel Investing, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Technology Transfer, Market Research, Product Development, Fundraising
Education
Lewis University 1991 — 1995
MBA, Finance
Marquette University 1987 — 1991
BS, Finance
Benet Academy 1983 — 1987