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Samy Ashkar Advisor 12 Buffalo Ave Warren, RI 02885 Keywords 401-419-7750 Board Development; Business Model Development; Manufacturing; Leadership & Management; Hospitality; Distribution; Metrics & Impact Measurement; Operations; Resource Development / Fundraising; Social Enterprise Metrics; Technology; Consulting; Environment/Clean- Tech; Health Care; Hospitality/Restaurant; Technology; Not-for-profit; Health Care; Economic Development; Cultural/Community Centers (museums, theaters, etc.); Environmental Sashkar @snscience.com Kenneth Barrette Kenneth is a Founding Partner of Optimity Advisors, a management advisory firm that manages and delivers complex business change reliably with deep industry knowledge, information technology, strategic planning, business process re-engineering, organizational change management, and risk mitigation services. He has over 15 years of experience in experience in business operations and technology. Specializing in translating vision into actionable strategy, he has consistently driven operational performance and cost-cutting process improvements for multibillion dollar organizations. Ken is an active volunteer having served on the Borderlands Village Innovation Pilot 'A Vision for Exeter' and mentoring YearUp Providence young adults. Ken is a former AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Civilian Community Corp) member and received his B.S. in Marketing from the University of Maryland. Ken resides in Exeter, RI with his wife, Mayee, and children Mackenzie and Kellen. Partner Exeter Keywords 443-838-9873 Operations; Incubator ; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees; AmeriCorps; YearUp ken.barrette @optimityadvisors.com Ely Beckman Ely Beckman is a visionary entrepreneur and loving father, focused on developing operational platforms and digital ecosystems that empower a more humane and sustainable culture. With his utopian ideals and rigorous methodology he remains dedicated to fostering innovation, building community and nurturing the collective imagination. Ely has spent the last decade developing brands, products, concepts, content, world class marketing campaigns and creative work; working closely with start ups and fortune 500 companies, including fashion houses, media firms, technology groups, fine artists and non profit organizations internationally. Most recently Ely has been focusing on developing web based technology products to empower communities and move the economic needle toward the black. Mentor Newport Keywords 646-470-7101 Marketing/Sales; Operations; Web/Internet/IT; Wholesale/ Distribution; Hospitality/Restaurant; Not-for-profit; Creative/Arts/Craft; Agriculture; Environment/Clean-Tech; Import/Export; Apparel Production; Design Thinking; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Committees ely @reckonergroup.com Karen Benz Mentor 80 Fisher Road, Suite 12, Cumberland, RI 02864 Keywords 401-475-3152 Operations; Human Resources; Service Industry; Hospitality/ Restaurant; Not-for-profit; Incubator; Accelerator; Apparel Design/Production; Creative/Arts/Craft; Food; Healthcare; Government; Education, Workforce Development; Cultural Centers; Ideation; Start-up; Early Launch/Growth; Growth/ Expansion; Mature; Business Model Development; Leadership & Management; Human Recourses; Development of Business Plan Karen’s focus is on business strategy and leadership development with an emphasis on improving individual and organizational performance. She has owned a consulting practice since 1996 working with clients in many industries including manufacturing, finance, hospitality, health care, and non-profits. Most recently, Karen became a Vistage Chair with Vistage International, working with CEO peer advisory groups. She teaches “Enterprise” at Roger Williams University’s Mario Gabelli School of Business. Karen is a graduate of Bryant University with a B. S. in Business Administration, as well as Salve Regina University with an M. S. in Management where she was a member of the Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society. She is certified in DISC and other behavioral assessments. kbvconsult @cox.net

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Samy AshkarAdvisor

12 Buffalo Ave Warren, RI 02885

Keywords

401-419-7750

Board Development; Business Model Development; Manufacturing; Leadership & Management; Hospitality; Distribution; Metrics & Impact Measurement; Operations; Resource Development / Fundraising; Social Enterprise Metrics; Technology; Consulting; Environment/Clean-Tech; Health Care; Hospitality/Restaurant; Technology; Not-for-profit; Health Care; Economic Development; Cultural/Community Centers (museums, theaters, etc.); Environmental

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Kenneth BarretteKenneth is a Founding Partner of Optimity Advisors, a management advisory firm that manages and delivers complex business change reliably with deep industry knowledge, information technology, strategic planning, business process re-engineering, organizational change management, and risk mitigation services. He has over 15 years of experience in experience in business operations and technology. Specializing in translating vision into actionable strategy, he has consistently driven operational performance and cost-cutting process improvements for multibillion dollar organizations. Ken is an active volunteer having served on the Borderlands Village Innovation Pilot 'A Vision for Exeter' and mentoring YearUp Providence young adults. Ken is a former AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Civilian Community Corp) member and received his B.S. in Marketing from the University of Maryland. Ken resides in Exeter, RI with his wife, Mayee, and children Mackenzie and Kellen.

Partner

Exeter

Keywords

443-838-9873

Operations; Incubator ; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees; AmeriCorps; YearUp

[email protected]

Ely BeckmanEly Beckman is a visionary entrepreneur and loving father, focused on developing operational platforms and digital ecosystems that empower a more humane and sustainable culture. With his utopian ideals and rigorous methodology he remains dedicated to fostering innovation, building community and nurturing the collective imagination. Ely has spent the last decade developing brands, products, concepts, content, world class marketing campaigns and creative work; working closely with start ups and fortune 500 companies, including fashion houses, media firms, technology groups, fine artists and non profit organizations internationally. Most recently Ely has been focusing on developing web based technology products to empower communities and move the economic needle toward the black.

Mentor

Newport

Keywords

646-470-7101

Marketing/Sales; Operations; Web/Internet/IT; Wholesale/ Distribution; Hospitality/Restaurant; Not-for-profit; Creative/Arts/Craft; Agriculture; Environment/Clean-Tech; Import/Export; Apparel Production; Design Thinking; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Committees

[email protected]

Karen BenzMentor

80 Fisher Road, Suite 12, Cumberland, RI 02864

Keywords

401-475-3152

Operations; Human Resources; Service Industry; Hospitality/Restaurant; Not-for-profit; Incubator; Accelerator; Apparel Design/Production; Creative/Arts/Craft; Food; Healthcare; Government; Education, Workforce Development; Cultural Centers; Ideation; Start-up; Early Launch/Growth; Growth/Expansion; Mature; Business Model Development; Leadership & Management; Human Recourses; Development of Business Plan

Karen’s focus is on business strategy and leadership development with an emphasis on improving individual and organizational performance. She has owned a consulting practice since 1996 working with clients in many industries including manufacturing, finance, hospitality, health care, and non-profits. Most recently, Karen became a Vistage Chair with Vistage International, working with CEO peer advisory groups. She teaches “Enterprise” at Roger Williams University’s Mario Gabelli School of Business. Karen is a graduate of Bryant University with a B. S. in Business Administration, as well as Salve Regina University with an M. S. in Management where she was a member of the Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society. She is certified in DISC and other behavioral assessments.

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Roy BinghamResults-focused leader with a history of driving strong revenue and profit growth across B2B and B2C businesses. Passionate about optimizing business results through the use of technology, marketing and data. Over 15 years’ P&L responsibility. Recent experience building revenues and profits at >25% CAGR in consumer packaged goods and integrative/functional healthcare products and services.• 8 years eCommerce, digital marketing and general management following • 11 years of strategy consulting, M&A advisory, publishing and event management after • 9 years of banking and corporate treasury.

Wakefield

Keywords

727-482-2810

Accounting/Finance; Marketing/Sales; Web/Internet/ IT; Retail; Wholesale/Distribution; Import/Export; Revenue-generating; Later stage (Huddle program)

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Paul BoisvertFor the past twelve years, I have been an Adjunct Professor of Economics at Roger William University in Bristol, RI. Currently, through my own private company I am coaching small business in their sustainability strategy with regard to Marketing. Recently becoming a volunteer Business Coach and Advisor with the Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG). Serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer of a 501c.3 organization in Rhode Island.

6657 Flat River Road Greene, RI 02827

Keywords

401-397-9421

Marketing / Sales; Operations; Economics; Incubator;early stage; Accelerator; Not-for-profit; Economic Development; Education; start-up; Business Model Development; Leadership & Management; Economic Strategies

[email protected]

Coach, Advisor

Sylvia BrownSylvia has spent over thirty years working in various aspects of the non-profit sector. Following a BS in Economics from the Wharton School, and an MA in International Relations from UPenn, focusing on development economics, she spent a decade in New York advising emerging market countries on their foreign investment promotion. She then married a UNHCR official and spent the next six years in various war zones running income generating projects, then settled in London. For the last 16 years, she has been advising non-profits on governance, strategy and sustainability, most recently in Rhode Island's History and Heritage sector. In 2014, she is coming home to the US and looking forward to launching a social enterprise of her own.

Partner

Providence

Keywords

401-829-4489

Not-for-profit; governance; strategic planning; SEG Committees; French

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Tim BurdittTim has over 30 years of experience in finance, administration and operations with private and public companies in industries including software, media, consumer products and investment banking. Most recently, he served as CFO of Market Track, LLC, a leading provider of retail promotion and brand advertising/pricing intelligence solutions. Previously, he served as CFO for EYP, a prominent architecture and engineering design firm, Decora Industries, Inc., a consumer products manufacturer and the Monitor Channel, a cable channel launched by the Christian Science Monitor. He also was a Co-Founder and CFO of KindMark, Inc., a workplace charitable giving software platform developer. His investment banking experience includes work for GE Capital, The First Boston Corporation and Fleet Associates in private/public debt and equity financing. In the past, he has served on the boards of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Northeastern NY and Rhode Island Special Olympics. Tim has a BA from Middlebury College, an MS from Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture and Planning, and an MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.

Saunderstown

Keywords

518-424-7935

Accounting/Finance; Legal; Operations; Human Resources; Service Industry; Revenue-generating; Later stage (Huddle program)

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Anthony CervoneI hold a High School technical degree in Electronics and a Masters in Italian Literature from Brown University. After serving as Senior VP of Manufacturing at Cookson Precision Metals in Attleboro, Ma, in 2005 I started my own(home based) company to teach young entrepreneurs in the developing world on how to build solar lighting products using locally available materials.. In the US, a number of teachers build our "solar light in a bottle" to teach students about renewable energy and sustainability.

Mentor

Barrington

Keywords

401-556-6298

Change Accelerator; Social Enterprise Incubator; Microenterprise Incubator; Small Business Development;Young Social Innovators; Youth Entrepreneurship Education; General Social Enterprise Mentoring; Marketing / Sales; Operations; Wholesale / Distribution; Import/Export; manufacturing; solar products

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M. Cary CollinsCary is a teacher/researcher and also an entrepreneur. Cary's background is in finance and financial services, having started a software company and then a consulting company to support it. He has a doctorate, masters, and undergrad all either in finance, business, or econometrics. He helped create the first-ever Start-Up Weekend in Rhode Island and also The Rhode Island Entrepreneurship Faculty group. Cary is pretty new to Rhode Island -- less than 6 years in New England in total. Cary's eager to assist where he has expertise and sees that he's the best source for assistance. He has a pretty good network of friends/experts, most of whom are willing to assist and most of whom willstill take his calls! ;-)

Mentor

Barrington

Keywords

401-252-9789

Change Accelerator; Social Enterprise Incubator; Microenterprise Incubator; Small Business Development; Accounting / Finance

[email protected]

Maureen CroninMaureen is currently a strategic communication advisor to Social Enterprise Greenhouse and managing partner of Worldways Social Marketing, one of a handful of social ventures to achieve three consecutive years as an Inc. 500 company. She co-owns Worldways with her partner Mark Marosits. Worldways has provided research, strategy, design, integrated media, Web development, digital marketing and technology innovation services to over 100 client organizations on three continents. A management coach and strategy advisor as well, she is currently leading an initiative call Worldways Local, which provides integrated marketing and communication services on a pro bono basis to social enterprises and nonprofits in Newport County, RI along with serving a national client set.

Partner

Newport

KeywordsAccounting/Finance; Marketing/Sales; Operations; Human Resources; Retail; Not-for-profit; Creative/Arts /Craft; Apparel Production; Health and Health Care;Incubator; early stage

[email protected]

401-619-4081 ext. 2501

David DadekianDavid Dadekian is: President and primary writer/editor of Eat Drink RI ( eatdrinkri.com ); Outreach chairperson and member of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council ( rifoodcouncil.org ); cooking instructor and private chef; photographer of people, places and things ( dadekianphoto.com ); PR Director for Blackbird Farm ( blackbirdfarmri.com ); husband and father of two girls; he also dislikes writing in the third person.

Advisor

Keywords

917-453-4368

Marketing/Sales; Hospitality/Restaurant; Agriculture;Ideation; Start-up; Revenue-generating; Food; Ideation; Start-up; Early Launch; Growth/Expansion; Mature; Business Model Development; Digital Marketing / Social Media

Website

[email protected]

www.eatdrinkri.com

1061 Fish Hill Rd. Coventry, RI 02816

Daniel DAlonzoBorn into poverty, Daniel tried to pursue the American Dream by working hard, going to college, and getting a high paying job after graduation. You can imagine his disappointment as he approached graduation only to find out that his degree no longer had value in the workforce. Unable to return home after college, Daniel was forced to adapt. Within three months he founded his first social enterprise, and because of the strategic partnership he cultivated with the university they ended up investing in the project. A private new media lab, 10 undergraduates, valuable mentorship from nationally recognized and award winning educators, and the chance to secure his American Dream.

Princeton

Keywords

908-358-4226

Marketing Sales; Operations; Web/Internet/IT; Creative/Arts/Craft; Ideation; Start-up; Revenue-generating

Website

[email protected]

http://danieldalonzo.com

Susan DalyMentor

Newport

Keywords

401-862-0356

Marketing / Sales; Not-for-profit; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Committees

[email protected]

Susan has over twenty-five years of leadership and marketing experience with high-tech startups, groundbreaking sports teams, educational programs for nontraditional learners, consumer goods and services, and workforce development programs. Most recently, she was the VP, Marketing at the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) where she developed and managed relationships with State workforce development agencies; educational institutions; local, State and federal government officials; and regional employers. As chairman of Rhode Island Marine Trades Association’s Education and Training Committee, she procured more than $1 million in federal and State funding for training, marketing and organization capacity building. Prior to IYRS, she worked for several leading sailing companies including Vanguard Sailboats, Quokka Sports, and America3, the women’s America’s Cup team. Before joining the sailing industry, Susan worked for ten years in advertising. Susan is a board member of the New York Yacht Club, Sailing Heals, the Yale Sailing Associates and the Southport Sailing Foundation. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and an MBA from Boston University.

Robert N DangremondBob is an experienced business executive who has worked extensively with corporations at all stages of their evolution.

Advisor

PO Box 244. Barrington, RI 02806

Keywords

646-644-2500

Accounting/Finance Board Development; Business Model Development; Manufacturing; Marketing Strategy; Leadership & Management; Human Recourses; Distribution; Operations; Resource Development/Fundraising; Sales; Supply Chain; Apparel Design/Production; Consulting; Environment/Clean-Tech; Import/Export; Retail; Service Industry; Technology, Wholesale/ Distribution; Start-up, Early Launch; Growth; Mature

[email protected]

Keywords

Website

Marina DarlowAn industrial engineer by training, I spent a decade managing large-scale, multi-million dollar projects for hi-tech and manufacturing companies. I've managed teams, budgets, schedules, customers, and vendors, making sure the products we ship are of the highest quality. A couple years ago I came to a realization that working for a conglomerate is not as inspiring as I wanted my life work to be. Turns out I need to be passionate to do an excellent job, and I was unwilling to settle for mediocre. The quest for inspiration brought me to working with small, heart-centered businesses and non-profits. I'd rather truly impact one business owner than be a cog in a huge corporate machine

operations; non-profit; healthcare; creative professionals; mornings

www.facebook.com/VisionFramework

Advisor

401-808-1719

28 Hamilton RoadCranston, RI 02910

[email protected]

Loriana De CrescenzoLoriana De Crescenzo serves as the Director of Philanthropy at IYRS. She is actively involved in the fields of philanthropy, education, the arts, and social enterprise. Loriana’s nonprofit experience most recently has been with The MET School, serving as their Director of Development and Communications, and with Opera Providence, serving as their Executive Director. She is a graduate of Leadership Rhode Island, Zeta II class of 2010 and was a 2005 Rhode Island Foundation Fellow. Loriana believes that we all can do our part to support bringing great ideas for social good from concept to market. She looks forward to more action toward a healthy social enterprise eco-system via SEG!

Mentor

Newport

Keywords

401-848-5777

Not-for-profit; Creative/Arts/Craft; fundraising; philanthropy; social media; public presentation skills; communication effectiveness; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; English; Italian; French

[email protected]

Matthew DeMaioAn accomplished writer, creative director, and strategist with more than 20 years experience with clients ranging from Nike to Plan International USA, Matthew DeMaio is currently a brand and communications consultant based in Providence, RI. A native New Yorker and former EFL teacher in Europe and South America, Matthew holds an M.Sc. in Strategic Communications from Columbia University and Documentary Photography certificate from the International School of Photography. When he's not helping people learn what to say or how say it, he's filling up his passport, making a mean puttanesca sauce, and trying to level the playing field for people in the world who deserve better.

Partner

Providence

Keywords

646-300-3595

Marketing / Sales; Web / Internet / IT; Not-for-profit; Creative / Arts / Craft; Strategic Communications; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees

[email protected]

Nick DiNardoI am an 8 year veteran of the higher education industry, serving in various sales, marketing, project management, and business development roles. I've worked for 2 Fortune 500 companies, as well as founding an education consulting company and being the VP of Marketing for a seed stage ed tech startup based out of Cambridge, MA. I am a board member at the Argosy Collegiate Charter School in Fall River, MA, and serve as the chair of the academic achievement committee. I am the founder of a non-profit called the Gary DiNardo Memorial Fund, in memory of my late father focused on granting scholarships to graduating North Attleboro High School seniors to pursue their higher education. I am also the founder of the Meet Education Project, a podcast that is focused on deep conversations with the thought leaders, teachers, and entrepreneurs taking action on the future of learning. Personally, I got married to my beautiful wife, Sarah, in July of 2013. We live in North Attleboro, MA. I hold a bachelors degree in economics from Wesleyan University (CT) and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts @ Amherst.

Mentor

North Attleboro, MA

Keywords

508-562-2715

Marketing/Sales; Web/Internet/IT; Education; Business Development; Relationship Development; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees

[email protected]

Silvia DoradoSilvia Dorado is associate professor of management at the University of Rhode Island, United States. She is also a board member of DePaul Industries; a social enterprise devoted to generate employment for individuals with disabilities. In her research, Dr. Dorado has explored topics around the creation of social value within markets as well as the origin, management, and challenges of social enterprises. She has published on these topics in some of the top journals in management including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Business Venturing, Nonforprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, and Organization Studies. Dr. Dorado received her M.A. from MIT and her Ph.D. from McGill University.

Advisor

Ballentine Hall 7 Lippitt RoadKingston, RI 02881

Keywords

401-874-5747

Board Development; Business Model Development; Leadership & Management; Service Industry; Not-for-profit; Economic Development; Workforce Development; microfinance

Website

[email protected]

http://www.depaulindustries.com/board.html

Davide DukcevichI graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism 1998, a field I worked in for eight years. After a staff writing job with Forbes Magazine in New York City, I decided to join my family charcuterie business, Pascoag-R.I.-based Daniele, Inc. Two years ago, I collaborated with New England hog farmers to develop a line of local charcuterie. Students of RISD designed the label for the this line, which won two Good Food awards in January.

Mentor

Pascoag

Keywords

401-965-9436

Marketing / Sales; Agriculture; Import / Export; SEG Youth; SEG Committees; Italian; Spanish

[email protected]

20 Spring Garden St. Warwick, RI 02888

Keywords

(360) 528-7420

leadership; management; non-profit; mid-day; growthevenings; ideation; start-up

[email protected]

Amy EricksonCoach

Amy’s specialty is working at the intersection of change, where people, ideas and plans merge, utilizing a strengths-based focus to help people and organizations flourish. She is a certified emotional intelligence coach through MHS, Inc., and has a Master of Nonprofit Leadership (MNPL) degree from Seattle University. Her research on next generation leaders inspired her to and launch and manage a virtual leadership-development network and develop a plan for personal flourishing, incorporating mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology and resilience. During her 28-year career, she has worked for and with large and small nonprofits, community groups/coalitions, a private foundation, a government agency, and was an employee at two major corporations. She has coached many change leaders and currently is helping a social innovator launch his dream project, Humans & Dolphins Talking. In 2013 she participated in Business as an Agent of World Benefit World Inquiry project, which raised her awareness in life- and career-changing ways. “I realized that my innate curiosity about human nature combined with my ability to connect people with solutions for social change is the heart of mypassion for my consulting and coaching work.”

John FarberJohn Farber has over 25 years experience in developing and managing brands in the food and housewares sector. He is currently the president of HEYMB Food Enterprises LLC which manages the food and housewares businesses of renowned chef Mario Batali. Mr. Farber was also an owner/founder of OXO International, the iconic housewares brand. Prior to OXO, Mr. Farber spent 6 years on Wall Street in the Mergers and Acquisitions Business. Mr. Farber has an MBA from Yale University and a AB from Oberlin College.

PartnerBoard Member

Providence

Keywords

401-331-0315

Accounting / Finance; Marketing / Sales; Retail; Wholesale / Distribution; SEG Youth

[email protected]

Sergio FerreiraSergio has run a small family concrete subcontractor business for over 20 years, making it one of the leading concrete companies in the New England Construction Industry. After going to a Startup Weekend Boston 2012, and winning the event with a solution to help all subcontractors in his industry. That event led him to organizing this event in Providence in order to give someone else the opportunity to do the same, start a company in 54 hours. Also recently he has helped organize more startup events in such as Angelhack, Hasbroathon, and Lean Startup Challenge. Sergio has also just recently become an advisor for a new non-profit entrepreneurial center launch in Providence called Hatch (hatchri.com) this center will help anyone who wants to start a business or is in a business get to the next level. He has also just recently become an advisor for Bryant Ventures. He has a passion to help people in their entrepreneurial journey, and will do anything to help anyone who has the same passion.

Mentor

East Providence

Keywords

401-438-5043

Marketing / Sales; Operations; Service Industry; Construction; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator;Portuguese

[email protected]

46 Washington Street Warren, RI 02885

Keywords

508-264-0066

business model development; leadership & management; operations; growth; partnership development; agriculture; consulting; environment / clean-tech; government; health care; technology; not-for-profit; economic development; education; workforce development; cultural / community centers; environmental; large scale collaborative design; ideation

Website

[email protected]

Tom FlanaganI apply my PhD in neuroscience and my MBA in technology management to my passion for collaborative learning – first as a business founder and now as a consultant. I help groups and emerging leaders create and run complex human systems. Working within the scholarly field of systems science, I publish case studies from work that I have done that illustrate how theory and technique combine the social dimensions of storytelling (e.g., narrative management), model building (e.g. design management), and cognitive neuroscience (e.g. information management) for framing collective understandings that build deep commitments to collaborative efforts. I have been a longstanding advocate of transformation design for sustainable futures, and I am passionate about creating a social culture that itself is hungry for and demanding of democratic design.

Advisor

www.GlobalAgoras.org

Daniel GertrudesDan has over 15 years of multi-industry experience in business strategy, corporate finance, and business development. He is a financial partner and adviser to early and growth stage companies and can usually be seen in front of a white board. He enjoys working with founders and entrepreneurs in developing business and financial models and investor materials and communications. Dan is very involved in public school initiatives for the Providence Public School Department and the Children & Youth Cabinet. He lives in Providence with his wife, Sue, and two daughters and enjoys running, cooking and quahog’in.

Mentor

Providence

Keywords

401-644-4727

Accounting / Finance; Service Industry; Environment /Clean-Tech; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Committees; Portuguese; Spanish

[email protected]

Gayle L. GiffordGayle is co-founder and president of Cause & Effect Inc. a consulting firm specializing in building the capacity of nonprofit organizations. Known for her strategic sense, Gayle has years of experience co-creating revenue, strategic and business plans for start ups to established organizations.

Providence

Keywords

401-331-2272

Not-for-profit; fundraising; Start-up; Revenue-generating

[email protected]

Tim�hy GleasonTim Gleason has over twenty five years of experience in marine and coastal environmental research. He currently serves as a supervisory research biologist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Tim is interested in the business solutions to environmental challenges and has considerable experience in leadership and organizational development. Tim holds a BS in biology from Bates College, MS in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and an MBA from University of Rhode Island. Tim is an avid sea kayaker and an active volunteer with the Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association.

Advisor

65 Parkwood DriveSouth Kingstown, RI 02881

Keywords

401-569-5602

leadership & management; research; environment; clean-tech; government; coastal and marine science; start-up; growth

[email protected]

Gowri KrishnaGowri Krishna is Director and Supervising Attorney of the Community Economic Development (CED) Clinic at Roger Williams University School of Law. The CED Clinic provides transactional legal assistance (e.g., entity formation, tax exemption, governance, contracts, etc.) to nonprofit organizations and small businesses. She teaches and supervises law students in the Clinic. Gowri previously taught at the University of Michigan Law School and Fordham University School of Law. She has experience working with consumer and worker cooperatives. Gowri received her A.B. from Washington University in St. Louis and her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law.

Mentor

Providence

Keywords

401-276-4880

Incubator; Early Stage; Accelerator, SEG Youth, SEG Committees; Legal; Not-for-profit

[email protected]

David GracerI've taught writing and critical-thinking-skills for roughly twenty years, and encourage students to ask more questions and better questions. I advocate for public-speaking skills, leadership skills, and social justice. I've also been a leader in the international entomophagy movement, which urges the public to consider the uses of insects as a food-source, or as an ingredient in animal feed. Given what most scientists are saying about humanity's future, insects represent one of the best options for continued civilization.

Providence

Keywords

401-286-9065

Writing skills; Incubator; early stage

[email protected]

Joseph GugliettiI established Joseph Guglietti Design in New York City in 1987, and moved the practice to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1994. I have worked with a range of clients, from fashion and corporate accounts like Liz Claiborne, American Express Publishing, and JP Morgan, to nonprofit, educational, and arts institutions such as the National Audubon Society, Stanford University, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and The Santa Fe Opera. Projects have included identity programs, annual reports, brochures, product and training manuals, signage, print advertising, and illustrated books for McGraw Hill, Random House, Rizzoli, and Yale University Press, among others. My family relocated to Rhode Island in 2007 where I continue my graphic design consultancy. I hold a BFA form the University of Massachusetts, and an MFA from Yale University.

Barrington

Keywords

401-289-2568

Creative / Arts / Craft; Branding / Graphic Design;Accelerator

[email protected]

Joseph HearnFounder, President & C.E.O of Advanced Remarketing Services, Inc. (ARS) www.arscars.com. ARS is a proud Rhode Island company focused on on end of life vehicles and recycling. ARS works closely with many top charities on vehicle donation programs. The company has raised over $75 million dollars for their charity partners. Joe is an experienced entrepreneur and marketer with background in technology, ecommerce and recycling. Prior to starting ARS Joe worked in the automotive auction, defense, non profit, and sports marketing sectors. Joe is an active volunteer for several causes, lives in Newport RI with his wife and enjoys most all things ocean

Mentor

Warren

Keywords

877-709-2277

Marketing/Sales; Legal; Operations; Web/Internet/IT;Not-for-profit; Environment/Clean-Tech; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees

Website

[email protected]

www.cardonationwizard.com

Jonathan HowardJonathan Howard has helped nonprofits tell their stories for more than 25 years. After seven years with Plan International, a global charity for children, Jon launched Jon Howard Strategic Communications in 1994. In 1996, he joined Gayle Gifford to create Cause & Effect, which helps nonprofit organizations become more successful by helping them pursue powerful strategies, raise more money and build effective governance and leadership. Jon is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and an alumni of Leadership Rhode Island.

Providence

Keywords

(401) 331-2272

Not-for-profit; writing; grant proposal development;communications; nonprofit fundraising; Ideation; Revenue-generating

[email protected]

David JarvisDavid is currently Manger at the IBM Center for Applied Insights. Prior to his current role he worked in IBM’s corporate market intelligence group identifying and researching emerging business opportunities. He also did consulting work on managing long-term technological change to better plan research and development investments. He has over ten years of professional experience in the aerospace anddefense industries – working for a boutique defense consulting firm, the U.S. Navy’s submarine research laboratory, and as a flight controller for the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs in Houston, Texas. David received his undergraduate degree in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. While living in Texas, he got his Master of Science Degree in Studies of the Future from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. It is an interdisciplinary area of study that examines disruptive change, the interaction of multiple trends, and longer-term thinking – helping individuals and organizations manage uncertainty and risk. David currently teaches as an adjunct faculty member in Salve Regina University’s Business Studies and Economics Department. He lives in Portsmouth, Rhode Island with his wife and daughter.

Mentor

Portsmouth

Keywords

401-952-1922

Marketing/Sales; Import/Export; thought leadership; content marketing; market assessments; market intelligence; business foresight; Incubator; early stage; SEG Youth; SEG Committees

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Ryan L. JulianoRyan focuses his legal practice on acquisition and sale transactions, debt and equity financings, entity formation, corporate governance, and general contract matters. He has experience counseling clients in the financial services, high technology, life sciences, retail, and manufacturing industries, ranging from Fortune 500 public companies, to privately-held, middle-market companies, to start-up ventures. He has a passion for translating complex legal issues into concrete business decision points for his clients so that they can meet their operational goals.

Advisor

40 Westminster St #1100 Providence, RI 02903

Keywords

516-639-6821

Legal; Retail; Service Industry; Technology; Start-up, Early Launch / Growth; Growth / Expansion; Mature

Website

[email protected]

http://www.psh.com/Attorneys.aspx?attorney=ryan-juliano

David KniesDavid leads the Strategy + Talent practices at Breakaway, helping portfolio / clients find growth opportunities through product, brand, organizational, innovation and marketing strategy. Prior to joining Breakaway, he spent 20 years building high-growth businesses through product and marketing innovation at adidas, Groove Networks (acquired by Microsoft, Hearts On Fire (acquired by Chow Tai Fook), Reebok, Acclaim Entertainment and SmartPak (acquired by Henry Schein Health). David has also worked on strategic engagements with over 100 companies of all sizes and growth stages, including Ralph Lauren, Cirque du Soleil, Sony, Major League Baseball, the NBA, CapitalOne, GenArts and American Home Shield / ServiceMaster. David is also a mentor at TechStars, Bolt, Nike+ Accelerator, MIT Venture Accelerator, Northeastern IDEA, Seedcamp and is a proud graduate of the Villanova University School of Business.

Advisor

399 Boylston StProvidence, RI 02906

Keywords

617-399-0635

Business Model Development; Digital Marketing/ Social Media; Marketing Strategy; Resource Development/Fundraising; Apparel Design/Production; Creative/Arts/Craft; Food; Health Care; Hospitality/Restaurant; Retail; Service Industry; Technology; Wholesale/Distribution

Website

[email protected]

www.twitter.com/davidknies

Julius KolawoleRetired Engineer. Co-founder of two non-profit organizations. Experience includes Chattered a Credit Union, used to co-own real estate rental properties. Currently working with community gardeners to introduce African Vegetable larger market in RI.

Providence

Keywords

401-441-4082

Change Accelerator; Social Enterprise Incubator; Young Social Innovators; Youth Entrepreneurship Education; General Social Enterprise Mentoring; Operations; Retail; Not-for-profit; Agriculture

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Stephen LudwigI always wanted my own company; be my own boss. The industry and type of work was secondary. Thirty years ago I consulted on energy conservation measures in public housing with the MA Energy Department. That stint led to meeting a business partner I would work with for the next twenty five years. Our business changed direction several times, sometimes out of necessity, and other times a reaction to opportunity. Our end product was Talent Management software for the hospital industry. The company was called HealthCareSource. In 2008 we sold to a private equity firm, and I remained on the board for the next five years. Today I live in Newport with my wife and two children.

Mentor

Newport

Keywords

401-619-3464

Microenterprise Incubator; Small Business Development; Young Social Innovators; Youth Entrepreneurship Education; General Social Enterprise Mentoring; Web / Internet / Computer

[email protected]

Mark MarositsCo-founder-Worldways Social MarketingMark is a current member of the Social Enterprise Greenhouse Board, and a social marketing strategy advisor to social purpose organizations spanning government agencies, foundations, non-profits and social ventures. He co-owns Worldways with his partner Maureen Cronin. Worldways has provided research, strategy, design, integrated media, Web development, digital marketing and technology innovation services to over 100 client organizations on three continents. A social enterprise coach and investor as well, he has helped to launch and scale organizations in such arenas as health, fair trade and organic fashion and socially conscious films, as well as in the microenterprise arena. Prior to Worldways, he served as a partner in several health and health care industry consultancies.

PartnerBoard Member

Newport

Keywords

401-619-4081 ext. 2502

Incubator ; Early Stage; Accelerator, SEG Committees;Marketing / Sales; Web / Internet / IT; Not-for-profit; Creative / Arts / Craft; Environment / Clean-Tech; Import / Export; Apparel Production; Digital Marketing and Social Media

[email protected]

Ray MathieuBoard Director, Trustee, and CFO with expertise in international private equity and U.S. banking, as well as commercial real estate development joint ventures, REITs, and mortgage banking. Former CFO & Treasurer, Managing Director of $23B private equity firm, Providence Equity Partners. Dedicated and experienced board member who has served on corporate and non-profit boards in a variety of industries, including software, internet, healthcare, food, investments, and academia. Member of two finance committees, two investment committees, audit committee (chair), two compensation committees (one chair), and several capital campaign committees.

275 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906

Keywords

401-654-5492

Accounting / Finance; Ideation; Start-up; Revenue-generating; Later stage (Huddle program); Service Industry; Technology; Early Launch; Growth/Expansion; Mature; Board Development; Business Model Development, Marketing Strategy, Leadership & Management

[email protected]

Coach

Claudia MiddendorfClaudia Maria Middendorf is a graphic designer, artist and teacher whose career spans 15 years and includes work with many prominent designers, architects, artists, and non-profit institutions in the Bay Area and in Providence, Rhode Island. She has taught in CCA's Continuing Education Department and assisted in the Graduate Studies Department at Rhode Island School of Design with Professor Anne West, Senior Lecturer and author. Her work has been published in several national magazines. In 1992, she won the I.D. award for her work collaborating with Sigmar Willnauer on the Zip-Light project in packaging design. BFA; California College of the Art, MFA; Rhode Island School of Design. Claudia is also bi-lingual, raised in a Spanish and English speaking household (her mother was born in El Salvador). She is proud of her mixed heritage that includes Salvadoran, German, Scottish and French Canadian.While in San Francisco she started a Spanish speaking group named Noche de Español, which included friends and acquaintances from Nicaragua, Columbia, Bolivia, Spain, Venezuela and the United States. She speaks fluent Spanish and can stumble her way through Portuguese, Italian and French under duress.

Mentor

Pawtucket

Keywords

401-335-3619

Young Social Innovators; Youth Entrepreneurship Education; General Social Enterprise Mentoring; Marketing /Sales; Web / Internet / Computer; Creative / Arts / Craft

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Tim MonroeI have nearly 25 years experience working in the non-profit sector. I have raised seven-figure gifts for three different institutions and have led sales, marketing, and fundraising efforts for two public media organizations. As the Head of an independent school with 40 employees and a budget of more than $4,000,000, I gained valuable experience both managing staff and overseeing an organization's overall fiscal health. Through all of this I have maintained my passion for education and my belief in the vital role that public interest journalism plays in maintaining a robust democracy.

Mentor

Providence

Keywords

781-801-5304

Change Accelerator; Social Enterprise Incubator; Microenterprise Incubator; Small Business Development; Young Social Innovators; Youth Entrepreneurship Education; General Social Enterprise Mentoring; Marketing /Sales; Not-for-profit; education; media; fundraising

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F. Paul Mooney, Jr.Accomplished executive with 35 years as president/CEO of a mid sized family oriented manufacturing company. Possesses strong expertise in sales and marketing, inventory control, manufacturing processes, personnel, banking and financial relationships. A visionary leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of the under-served as well as environmental and healthcare initiatives. Possess an extensive relationship network of influential professionals through social and commercial experience.

Coach

39 Drowne Parkway Rumford, RI 02916

Keywords

401-965-5294

Board Development; Business Model Development; Manufacturing; Leadership & Management; Human Recourses; Operations; Resource Development/Fundraising; Sales; Volunteer Management; Not-for-profit: Health Care; Education; Advocacy, Manufacturing; Ideation, Start-up, Early Launch/Growth, Expansion

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Colin MurphyColin Murphy is a designer, design thinker, and consultant with a background in business, and communications. Since 1996, Mr. Murphy has run communications and business consulting organizations working with hundreds of large and small clients. His clients have included, in healthcare, Lifespan, CVS, and HCSC; museums including Harvard Art Museums and RISD Museum; and financial services organizations including State Street Bank and Wells Fargo. Additionally, for five years, Mr. Murphy ran Shape Up RI, a statewide, online, wellness non-profit. Among other tools he uses design thinking to help organizations and companies move products and processes forward. Mr. Murphy graduated from RISD with a degree in design, from University of RI with an MBA and has medical training including being a Registered Nurse (R.N.)

Providence

Keywords

401 351-1517

Accounting/Finance; Marketing/Sales; Operations; Web/Internet/IT; Service Industry; Not-for-profit; Creative/Arts /Craft, M.B.A.; Ideation; Start-up; Revenue-generating

[email protected]

Marty NemzowCoach, Advisor

301 Blackstone BlvdProvidence, RI 02906

Keywords

401-481-2660

Agriculture; Environment/Clean-Tech; Healthcare;Government; Technology; Growth/Expansion; Mature;Accounting/Finance; Board Development; Business Model Development; Manufacturing; Operations; Resource Development/Fundraising; Sales; Technology

[email protected]

Tom O’GradyPrior to my retirement in 2011, I spent 24 years with Alaska Airlines in various positions as a member of the Legal Division and the executive management team. I started as a staff attorney and finished my career as a Vice President/Chief Risk Officer/Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel. For a few years, in the middle of my career, I was our VP Labor Relations. I developed, wrote and implemented our Enterprise Risk Management Program and our Ethics and Compliance Program. I also oversaw the rewriting and implementation of our Emergncy Preparedness Program and our Disaster Response Program, both of which reported to me.

Newport

Keywords

206-890-8682

Legal; Human Resources; strategy develoment; organizational structue; risk management; ethics and compliance; SEG Committees

[email protected]

Tom OlsonSimply, I'm a serial entrepreneur who started at the age of 13. I believe in building businesses around people and the environment that change the way we interact with our environment and each other. Come visit me every Wednesday morning at 1 Million Cups 131 Washington Street!

Providence

Keywords

401-403-7300

Marketing / Sales; Operations; Web / Internet / IT; Wholesale / Distribution; Service Industry; Hospitality / Restaurant; Not-for-profit; Creative / Arts / Craft; Environment / Clean-Tech; Apparel Production; Accelerator, SEG Youth

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Martha ParkerI started Team One Newport 29 years ago and we have grown to have 2 retail locations and an international mail order business. I also started an embroidery business so I have experience in the production world as well. I have been fortunate to combine my love for racing sailboats with my business life and travel all around the world to race on variety of campaigns and regattas.

Mentor

Newport

Keywords

401-692-0174

Accounting / Finance; Marketing / Sales; Retail; Apparel Production; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees

[email protected]

John J. PartridgeJack's legal practice focuses on strategic business decision making, corporate governance and regulatory concerns of profit, non-profit entities and family wealth transition.

Mentor

Providence

Keywords

401-861-8200

Legal; Wholesale/Distribution; Not-for-profit; Start-up; Later stage (Huddle program)

[email protected]

Jeff PimentelGraduated from Johnson and Wales University in the Fall of 2012 with a Degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications. Have 2 years experience in Digital Marketing, specializing in Search Engine Marketing. Currently work at Hill Holliday, a leading advertising agency in Boston, as a Search Engine Marketing Assistant helping brands excel in the Search Engine Marketing space.

Providence

Keywords

781-249-2902

Marketing / Sales; Digital Marketing; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees

[email protected]

Nessa RichmanNessa Richman, Brightseed Strategies Principal and Founder, has been working as a food systems consultant since 2002. From 2008-2011 she worked as a development adviser for Wholesome Wave, which grew its innovative farmers market-based food access programs exponentially during her tenure. From 2010-2012 she worked for the Treasury Department’s Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) Fund Healthy Food Options” Capacity Building Task Order, which was being administered by the Opportunity Finance Network. She conducted multiple training sessions related to the Healthy Foods Financing Initiative, developed training materials, and provided one-on-one technical assistance to CDFIs in developing lending programs for this emerging and rapidly evolving sector of the economy. She currently acts as Course Advisor for the Council of Development Finance Agencies “Intro to Food Systems” course, which will explore how bonds, tax credits, loan programs, foundation grants, and other financing tools can be used to support a local food system and encourage follow-on investment, small business development, and sustainable growth.

Advisor

1618 South RdSouth Kingstown, RI 02881

Keywords

401-789-1842

Business Model Development; Marketing Strategy; Leadership & Management; Agriculture, Food, Not-for-profit: Economic Development; Food systems as economic development

Website

[email protected]

www.brightseedstrategies.com; https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=71272334&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

Soren RyherdAdvisor

131 Wayland AveProvidence, RI 02906

Keywords

401-383-3600

Business Model Development; Digital Marketing; Social Media; Leadership & Management; Operations; Sales; Retail, Service Industry, Technology; Start-up; Early Launch; Growth/Expansion

Website

[email protected]

Twitter: @sorenryherd

Soren started as a research scientist, was a NASA graduate research fellow, and co-founded quantitative marketing firm Working Planet in 2003. Working Planet puts the math behind the marketing, connecting the dots from advertising to revenue and profits. In 2012, Soren was an inaugural Rhode Island Innovation Fellow, which launched The Retail Project RI, a for-profit venture that is aimed at building a stable and sustainable Main Street retail sector in Rhode Island.

Stephanie SchechterStephanie, a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, has spent her career as a designer and entrepreneur creating brand experiences for a wide range of consumer products and services. She has worked with business leaders from some of the world’s largest brands to craft solutions that elegantly and effectively sell their products. Through her consultancy, she now provides brand strategy, coaching, education, and creative direction for entrepreneurs who are launching new ventures.

Mentor

Providence

Keywords

401-286-5686

Change Accelerator; Social Enterprise Incubator; General Social Enterprise Mentoring; Marketing /Sales; Web / Internet / Computer; Hospitality / Restaurant; Creative / Arts / Craft; Design; Brand Strategy; Product Development

[email protected]

Paul SchurrSkills and Experience: General management with P & L responsibility, financial, sales and marketing management, new business development, market research, advertising, promotion. International experience, marketing and selling products and services effectively, increasing brand shares and taking share away from tough competition. Successful corporate business experience, and over 20 years as an entrepreneur, working as manufacturers’ representative and management consultant. Proven success in achieving positive business results. Good listening and communication skills, customer focused. Worked in UK, India, Germany and Mexico for 15 years.

Warwick

Keywords

401-286-8315

Accounting / Finance; Marketing / Sales; Operations; Human Resources; General Management; Incubator;early stage; German

[email protected]

Jennifer SchwallAt Cherrystone, Jenn manages the angel group's operations as well as serves on the Steering, Screening and Due Diligence Committees. She has experience in screening deals, determining valuation models and conducting market research for several verticals including pharmaceutical, medical devices, software, hardware and internet/mobile applications. She advises portfolio companies on fundraising strategies and works with the CEOs to keep investors updated. Jenn also serves as a representative of Cherrystone in the Boston and New York markets at various fundraising and networking events. Jenn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bryant University with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Legal Studies. She received the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key, awarded to the graduating senior with the highest cumulative academic average, as well as the Jack H. Rubens Leadership in Finance Award.

Advisor

40 Westminster St Suite 702 Providence, RI 02903

Keywords

401-519-4311

Accounting/Finance; Board Development; Business Model Development; Marketing Strategy; Leadership& Management; Operations; Resource Development/Fundraising; Sales; Consulting; Early Launch; Growth

[email protected]

Jim Seymour38 years experience in banking, finance, and private equity primarily in emerging markets. Have served on advisory board of 18 international and domestic private equity funds. Currently advise social impact private equity funds in SE Asia, Caribbean, Africa and India. Serve on several non-profit boards including the Global Partnership for Afghanistan and Social Enterprise Greenhouse. Yale University BA; Harvard Business School MBA; CFP and CFA.

Mentor, Partner

North Kingstown

Keywords

401-500-5918

Accounting / Finance; Not-for-profit; Import / Export; Business Strategy; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees; French

[email protected]

Tom ShevlinTom Shevlin is an investment advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with a focus on Impact Investing. Over the years, he’s led and advised several start-up businesses in the digital media and e-commerce space. An entrepreneur at heart, he enjoys working with founders, co-founders, and teams to construct sustainable and scalable business models. He lives in Little Compton, R.I. with his entrepreneurial wife and dog.

Advisor

44 Old Farm Rd. Little Compton, RI 02837

Keywords

401-339-6228

Accounting/Finance; Board Development; Business Model Development; Digital Marketing; Social Media; Marketing Strategy; Leadership & Management; Resource Development/Fundraising; Web Strategy; Development; Apparel Design / Production; Consulting; Retail; Not-for-profit; Environmental; Business Development/Finance; Ideation; Start-up; Growth

[email protected]

Sandra SmithSandra is an Independent Consultant and a Principal at a boutique strategy consulting firm called Catalyst Strategies. She specializes in strategy for financial services and healthcare companies and non profits. She has extensive experience combining strategy and execution. Before joining Catalyst Strategies, Sandra was a Project Leader at The Boston Consulting Group. She also worked at Charles Schwab where she successfully launched and managed new service offerings for investors.Sandra holds an MBA from The Wharton School, a BASC in Industrial Engineering with honors, and a MASC of Industrial Engineering focused on Information Systems from the University of Toronto.

Mentor

Providence

Keywords

415-297-0215

Incubator; Early Stage; Accelerator; Accounting / Finance; Marketing / Sales; Not-for-profit

[email protected]

Christine SullivanI have over 15 years of investment banking experience, primarily helping start-up companies prepare to grow and scale. In this role, I have created financial models and budgets, analyzed market opportunities and strategic partnership opportunities, helped position entrepreneurs and companies for investors, and coached entrepreneurs to be excellent public speakers when sharing their vision. I have also spent two years launching and operating a food service business from which I developed critical day-to-day fiscal and people management skills that I'd be happy to share.

Darien, CT

Keywords

415-722-5105

Accounting/Finance; Operations; Web/Internet/IT; Human Resources; Retail; Service Industry; Hospitality/Restaurant; Not-for-profit; Environment/Clean-Tech; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees

[email protected]

Juliana TaylorJuliana is the founder and CEO of Start Smart, and also manages the company’s business development efforts. She has a strong interest in entrepreneurship and in particular emerging markets. Juliana holds an AB in Economics from Princeton University and a Masters in Management Studies from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She has also spent time working for Google in Ghana on its business and university outreach initiatives, and Accenture in Washington, D.C. as a consultant for federal, private sector and nonprofit clients. Her published work includes: 1. “Is West Africa Ready for a Common Currency: A study of WAMZ and the Eco”, UCLA Undergraduate Journal of Economics, Vol. 1, Spring 20102. Start Smart Business Plan Guide3. Start Smart Guide to Brand Differentiation4. Start Smart Launch Roadmap

Lincoln

Keywords

401-722-9909

Accounting/Finance; Operations; Web/Internet/IT; Business Strategy; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator

[email protected]

Mark TracyMark currently works with public pension funds and endowments as the Managing Director of Institutional Products for Cargill, Inc. Previously, he co-founded a business working with farmers to create innovative financial tools to help manage the price risk of their agricultural production (primarily in North and South America, Southern Africa and Europe). He is a named inventor on two US patents. He is a board member, and finance committee chair of Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island. He is a board member of Mistral Mobile, an emerging markets mobile payment startup. He also serves on the board of Brown University’s Association of Class Leaders. Mark earned his Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's JFK School of Government in 2011 and a bachelor's degree in 1995 in political science from Brown University.

Advisor

230 Arlington AvenueProvidence, RI 02906

Keywords

401-368-2636

Business Model Development; Marketing Strategy; Leadership & Management; Operations; Sales; Supply Chain; Finance; Agriculture; Food; Government; Wholesale / Distribution; Ideation; Start-up; Growth

Website

[email protected]

www.linkedin.com/pub/mark-tracy/16/92b/a45/

Eric WeinerEric has had great intuition, unique ideas, and an entrepreneurial spirit since replacing a summer of day camp with selling lemonade in front of his childhood home at 10 years old. His senior year in high school was spent working for Clearview Cinemas as a theater manager. The youngest in the companies history. In 1990 the summer after his freshman year he founded a luxury chauffeured transportation business. He invested the next 20 years nurturing and growing All Occasion Transportation to become the largest limousine company in Rhode Island. In 2002 Eric's company was honored as being named the Best Limo Company in America. He was personally recognized as the RI Small Business Person of the Year in 2008. In January of 2010 he sold the business. Eric is a passionate entrepreneur. He is currently getting ready to launch a new business www.foodtrucksin.com In addition he is passionate about helping other small businesses and entrepreneurs. Www.mylocalbusinessteam.com specializes in providing insight and experience when it comes to using technology in your business, helping improve customer service, building and managing websites and social media, and in helping to identify and implement new exciting ideas.

Mentor

Cranston

Keywords

401-524-2960

Microenterprise Incubator; Small Business Development; Young Social Innovators; Youth Entrepreneurship Education; Marketing /Sales; Operations; Web / Internet / Computer; Service Industry; Hospitality / Restaurant

[email protected]

Alan WongAlan Wong is an associate in the Business and Finance Department of Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP. He provides advice on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions (representing both sellers and buyers), debt financings, venture capital transactions, employment agreements, commercial contracts and general corporate counseling. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and the College of William and Mary, and he began his legal career in the Corporate and Securities Department of Dechert LLP.

Mentor

Providence

Keywords

215-496-7253

Accounting / Finance; Legal; Not-for-profit; Incubator;early stage; Accelerator; SEG Committees

[email protected]

Sarah WoodsideSarah Woodside is a lecturer in Negotiations at Babson College. Her prior teaching experience includes the Negotiation and Advanced Dealmaking courses at Harvard Law School, a seminar on Women and Conflict at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and undergraduate Negotiation courses at Princeton and Harvard. Her current research focuses on how social entrepreneurs effectively manage triple-bottom line objectives. She worked at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School from 2004-2008. Originally from Canada, holds a B.A. from McGill University (Montreal) in Middle East Studies and Political Science, a B.Ed. from the University ofToronto, and an M.A. from the University of Massachusetts Boston in Dispute Resolution. She is also a graduate of Harvard Law School’s Negotiation Workshop.

Mentor

Boston

Keywords

(339) 219-3045

Incubator ; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees; Negotiation; English; French

[email protected]

Alex ZimaForward thinking collaborator accomplished in the design and management of workplace training and wellness programs, educational curricula and learning resources. Keen eye toward business objectives and health/mindfulness/technology industry trends. Builds efficient processes in fast growth environments with a flexible start-up approach. Loves crowd-sourcing, direct coaching, mindful leadership, product support and development, user experience, social media, and health behavior research. Ensures project goals are met and exceeded.

Providence

Keywords

401-226-5142

Web / Internet / IT; Human Resources; Workplace mindfulness; resilience; stress reduction; Incubator; early stage; Accelerator; SEG Youth; SEG Committees

[email protected]