Centrepolis Accelerator

Chief Operating Officer

Sigma International

Chief Technology Officer

Interim General Manager - Sigma India

Innovation and Advanced Product Management Director

Detroit Materials

Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund

The Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund (ZLCF) is a pre-seed investment fund established to identify and accelerate the commercialization of ideas generated within the University community and the surrounding area. The team adopts a hands-on approach to investing that leverages the talents and resources available at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan to make a real impact for the entrepreneur and the University.

Advisor

Kinetik Partners

Partner with organizations to achieve profitable growth by identifying market discontinuities, jobs to be done, and developing products or services that meet the customer needs. In addition, provide divisional leaders and small business owners new market opportunities outside their current target industry.  

Strategy Development | Strategic Partnerships | Portfolio Analysis & Management | Technology and Product Roadmapping | Cost & Profit Pool Analysis | Design Thinking | Business Model Innovation | Jobs to be done Theory | Go-to-Market Strategy | VSM | Value Chain Analysis |

Managing Partner

NextEnergy 

Provide growth and commercialization strategies for advanced manufacturing and mobility firms. 

Diversification Strategy | Strategic Partnerships | Technology Due Diligence | Funding Opportunities | Business Opportunities | Technology Commercialization & Scale Up |

Director, Industry Services

Ricardo

Capture and deliver customer projects by developing new strategic partnerships and leading a cross-functional teams.

Business Manager - Clean Tech

Execute and lead technical projects leveraging New Product Development and DFM&A processes and tools.

Sr. Project Engineer

🚀Value Creation Catalyst🌱💡 Empowering Start-ups and Small & Midsize Enterprises through Innovation Programs and Product Strategies | Technology Scout | Ecosystem Developer | Dual Use HardTech

🚀 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝗮𝗻 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲?

As a seasoned 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭, I'm here to unveil the answer. I empower ventures through dynamic Innovation Programs and cutting-edge Product Strategies.

🚀 Here's what I bring to the table:

🔹 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: With a rich history as COO, CTO, MD, and CEO in tier 1 technology accelerators, start-ups, and consultancies, I've honed a comprehensive understanding of the hardtech space. My experience spans mobility, defense, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing markets.

🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: I've led and executed numerous growth strategies, propelling entry into new markets, creation of adjacent product lines, and design of innovative business units.

🔹 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: My expertise extends to international strategic partnerships. I've successfully structured collaborations with tech providers, universities, research institutions, and accelerators across the US, Korea, India, and Europe.

🔹 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Engaging and evaluating corporate innovation ecosystems worldwide, I've partnered with regional economic development organizations to develop strategic plans that foster industrial and innovation growth. I'm well-versed in forming Public Private Partnerships.

🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫: My track record in corporate development includes identifying and evaluating target technologies and companies in crucial sectors like lightweighting, electrification, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.

🔹 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞: Develop Agile, Test and Learn strategies enabling me to define, ideate, prototype, and test new products and business models, resulting in successful product line deployments and new business unit creations.

🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫: Serving as a mentor and advisor, I've guided professors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and corporates through early-stage business development. My mentorship roles include Plug and Play Detroit, NSIN Foundry Program, UoM Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, DOE I-Corps, and Ross venture fund.

Innovation drives progress, and my mission is to empower start-ups and SMEs to thrive in the world of technology. Let's connect and explore how we can create a brighter future together!

Pedro Guillen

Bosch USA

Executive Administrative Assistant to VP of Sales

Support start-up cohort with branding an digital marketing strategy.

Branding & Marketing

Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

Alco Transportation Inc.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Metro D Sales & Distributing

Office Manager

Amurol Confections

Regional Sales Coordinator

Nestlé Nutrition North America (Gerber)

Northern Region Secretary

Ahresty of America Corporation

Sales Secretary

Business & Project Management | Espresso Enthusiast | Elevating Coffee Culture with Detroit Crema🚀☕️

Hey there! I'm Jodi, a strategic partner and project coordinator who knows how to make things happen. With over 25 years of experience, I've been driving growth and success by supporting company leaders. From C-level executive support to team leadership, business strategy, and multicultural relations, I've got the skills to get the job done. I specialized in breaking down complex projects into actionable tasks, while bringing diverse teams together for collaborative success.

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