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Meeting Preference: Email, In Person, Phone, Video
Languages: English
SHARKTANK/KICKSTARTER/INDIEGOGO, BUSINESS FUNDING/ INVENTION DEVELOPMENT Mentor, assisting entrepreneurs to; prepare business/financial plans, develop
prototypes/manufacturing contacts, conduct proof of concept testing, determine funding requirements/options, prepare for investor/Shark Tank presentations, acquire patent protection, etc. I have helped inventors with; Manufacturing Promoting (on QVC) of a Unique/Modular Womans Handbag, Kickstarter funding for a Modular Wine Rack, A Posture Support, A Serving Device, $400,000 in funding for An iPhone App, as well as the creation expansion of many startup businesses. Franchising specialist. Temple University Innovation/Entrepreneurship Institute mentor. Previously, for 15 years, I was the President, COO Co-founder of a Software Services firm serving fortune 500 clients nationally. I was the technology marketing partner responsible for developing innovative state-of-the-art products services, as well as creative marketing strategies to brand, promote distinguish our firm in the marketplace. Our success resulted in our sale of the company to a billion dollar New York Stock Exchange Company. Due to our success, I was invited to attend the Harvard Company Management Program for successful entrepreneurs, which I did, in addition to my Bachelor Master degrees. As an investor/consultant I also participated with a medical device company to assist them with their FDA approvals clinical trials. My forte is the start-up business plan, funding, marketing tools, social media effective development of relevant products services. I enjoy the consultative process of coaching, mentoring motivating others.
Areas of Expertise
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Plan
- Government Regulations
- Human Resources
- Legal
- Management & Operations
- Marketing
- Product Development
- Technology
Industry Experience
- Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
- Education
- Professional Services