Bio

Experienced and entrepreneurial technology Executive, Technologist, and Sustainability Investor. Strong portfolio company start-up experience covers all phases of the deal cycle and includes: deal sourcing, due diligence & capital structure, investment & active monitoring, and accretive return on invested capital. Proven record of executive leadership includes venture financing, technology commercialization, strategic partnering and negotiating joint venture relationships. Recognized for strong leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal communication skills including presentation and facilitation, as well as the ability to liaise between business, technical and product development arenas. CEO & Co-Founder at Phononic; semiconductor cooling innovator and influencer of solid state technology disruption. Passionate about displacing incumbent technologies with products that change the way we live our lives. Frequently tapped for interviews on broadcast TV including Squawk Box, Mad Money and Cheddar. Specialties: Venture capital financing, technology commercialization and product development, sales and marketing, business and strategic partner development