Ani Matson is the Founder and President of Digital Marketing Strategies (DMS), an independent consultancy that helps clients make core transformations in marketing strategy and operations to power growth through digital advantage. She has extensive strategic marketing expertise, and before launching DMS enjoyed a twenty-year career in a broad range of leadership positions that cut…
Robert L. Biciocchi Principal, RLB Co Consulting Serving the the startup technology community now in roles; as Board Advisor, FedTech Accelerator Instructor, Mentor at Maryland Technology Council Venture Mentoring Services, and Private Venture Investor, Mr Biciocchi applies his expertise to bring new technology solutions to commercial markets. A background of executive roles while at IBM…
Steen has 25 years of experience as a result orientated leader in both start-up companies and global organizations and a proven track record of creating and managing strong and motivated teams. He has an in-depth understanding of building start-up companies, of technology development and commercialization, and business development. A critical thinker and problem solver with…
An experienced biopharmaceutical professional with almost 30 years of industry experience. Proven track record in financings, leading a broad range of transactions, including in- and out-licensing, merger and acquisition, and spin-off transactions to broaden and advance a portfolio of therapeutic/vaccine candidates and enabling technologies. Strong, practical scientific background in drug discovery, product development, and bio…
Tom is the managing partner of a business and communications strategy advisory firm, T. Thomson & Associates, L.L.C. He advises young companies in life sciences and tech with business planning and marketing for commercial initiatives in the US and international marketplace, and provides training and coaching in executive leadership and stakeholder communications to enhance a…
Eddie is a CPA, principal and chairman of Snyder Cohn, a CPA and business advisory firm. He consults clients on business formation and strategies for growth, including obtaining financing, accounting and tax needs, business and marketing planning, and organizational development. He has extensive experience in succession planning for clients and advising them in both good…
Dennis is a hands-on Financial and Operations executive with a broad and deep level of experience in publicly and privately held international life science, manufacturing and professional services businesses. Equally skilled in managing in a vertical or matrix environment, he employs a collaborative leadership style that leverages his broad range of technical skills to deal…
Doug brings a diversity of experience to his mentoring and coaching of startups and small businesses. His background is primarily in the technology area of engineering & general management, product development & manufacturing, R&D, sales, business strategy, M&A and services. He has worked in both the commercial and federal markets. He has worked at IBM…
Jay B. Turakhia is the Market President, Greater Baltimore Region for SunTrust in Maryland. In this role, Jay leads a team of exceptional bankers who provide counsel to clients from start-up to 25 million in sales. Prior to transitioning to his current role, Turakhia spent time as a relationship manager in both commercial and small…