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Expertise synopsis #30:

I have worked in both academic and high-technology industrial environments, with Board level leadership in a high technology company and Professorial experience in leading a large University research group. I have a world class R&D profile in photonics and lasers coupled with an excellent understanding of spinning out IP, taking research through to products, raising venture funding and creating commercial value.

keywords: lasers, optoelectronics, photonics

Expertise synopsis #42:

I have led businesses involved in a wide range of medical devices ranging from safety syringes to artificial hearts and livers. I have also led a number of industrial instrumentation businesses. I think my greatest value to others is in the application of this experience as a management consultant or as a member of the board of directors.

keywords: board of directors, medical devices, young company

Expertise synopsis #58:

Independent marketing psychologist with >30 years experience in the market research industry. Particular focus on the psychology of 'message engineering' and brand positioning. Adjunct Professor of Marketing and published book author (on advertising). As a CEO and Creative Director of a 'top ten' market research company, developed a technology-based, continuous tracking system for evaluating brand advertising effectiveness. Special interest in application of neuroscience to (social) marketing.

keywords: advertising, brand positioning, continuous tracking, market research, marketing psychologist, message engineering, neuromarketing

Expertise synopsis #31:

Expert in marketing and business development in the Telecom and Datacom industry segments. During my 25 years career I have brought to market a number of successful transport and access network systems (Sonet/SDH, optical wireless, DSLAM) and components in the Access Network space (DSL transceivers, GPON MACs, packet processors). My experience covers product management, product marketing, business development. My marketing expertise is supported by a strong technical background in the area outlined: Sonet/SDH, ATM, Ethernet.

keywords: ATM, datacom, DSL transceivers, DSLAM, Ethernet, GPON MACs, optical wireless, packet processors, Sonet-SDH, telecom

Expertise synopsis #39:

Been involved on the boards of public, private, and nonprofit companies in biotech and pharmaceuticals for 25 years, ranging from starups to companies with over $300 M in sales.

keywords: biotech, Biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, startups, therapeutics

Expertise synopsis #64:

Peter has a distinguished track record as a mobile pioneer with over 25 years of experience in Mobile technology. He has founded various successful mobile startups, including DIP who designed the world's first Pocket PCs in 1986 which was licensed to companies such as Atari and Sharp. He has also worked as EVP or CxO roles in large mobile companies like Insignia, Psion/Symbian and Phoenix Technologies.

keywords: Android, AppStore, Flash, Hand-Held, Java, Microsoft, Mobile, Phone, Qualcomm, RTOS, Symbian, Wireless

Expertise synopsis #34:

I am a nationally recognized expert in the area of clean energy. I have more than twenty years of experience in project development and policy analysis, among other areas. I am a two time winner of the Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management. I hold an MBA from the Haas School of Business and a PhD from the Energy & Resources Group at U.C. Berkeley. I have published more than 30 papers and have given more than 100 invited presentations in my field.

keywords: clean energy, Cleantech, energy policy, project development

Expertise synopsis #24:

Over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and business in the USA — as a startup CEO; startup CTO; occasional angel investor; and advisor to new business ventures — in fields such as telecom/datacom, medical devices, selected areas in the "cleantech" universe, and various applications of photonics & MEMS/nanotech. Led development of a number of "world first" medical device products; 23 patents. Experienced in all aspects of startup financing (from both sides of the table), including personally raising multiple rounds of venture capital from blue chip US VCs. D.Phil. (Physics) Oxford University; B.Sc. (Hons) University of Melbourne; Rhodes Scholar.

keywords: Communications, medical devices, nanotechnology, photonics, startups, telecom

Expertise synopsis #65:

Over 18 years experience evaluating and implementing clean technologies in industries, particularly in developing countries. I have published articles and book chapters on implementing environmental management systems and clean tech solutions, and have trained over 5000 managers in over 12 countries on methods for clean production. In my new company Hydrovolts Inc making water turbines our business plan won the National Sustainability Award from the 2009 CleanTech Open. As CEO of Hydrovolts I am a recognized expert in hydrokinetic energy generation and in marine renewable energy especially tidal power.

keywords: clean technologies, Cleantech, green business, hydropower, marine energy, ocean, pollution prevention, sustainable development

Expertise synopsis #44:

25 years of experience in international venture capital, cross-border transactions
Global business development strategies (US-China)
Broad understanding of technologies: IT, Biotech (Life Sciences), nanotech
Familiarity with Asian countries, including China, Japan, Taiwan, ASEAN

keywords: business development, global strategies, investment, venture capital

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