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Expert: #24 | expert1 | Expert
Over 20 years 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. 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. Led development of a number of "world first" medical device products; 23 patents. D.Phil. (Physics) Oxford University; B.Sc. (Hons) University of Melbourne; Rhodes Scholar.
Keywords: Communications, medical devices, nanotechnology, photonics, startups, telecom

Expert: #39 | virgil2000 | Expert
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

Expert: #34 | whgolove | Expert
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

Expert: #43 | bkeville | Expert
Founder and CEO of KMD Science, Inc and AMDS, Inc. with over 18 years of hands on experience in business development, in the US federal government sector. Developed effective business model for working within the classified sectors of the federal government. KMD Science generated over 6.5MM in gross revenues in 2009. Started AMDS, Inc. and led in the formation of technology holding company, through licensing and strategic partnership agreements with several large corporations. Developed several products from concept to market ready status. Additional expertise in: Public policy (Nuclear, Chemical, Biological issues); Homeland defense; Foreign intelligence issues; Physics and Mechanical engineering; Product development and integration.
Keywords: Engineering, Government, Mass Spectroscopy, Physics, R & D, Security Policy, sensor instruments, Sensor systems, XRF

Expert: #42 | schapiro | Expert
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

Expert: #137 | Philip Smith | Expert
Vertical market expertise in software, including SaaS, internet, consumer, ecommerce, hardware, semiconductor and telecommunications. Startup, rapid-growth, spin-off and turnaround experience. Fundraising at every stage from seed rounds through to leading the IPO process. Significant hands-on international experience including establishing operations in China, Japan, Singapore, UK, France, Czech Republic, Mexico, Brazil and more. Specific domain expertise in finance, operations and business development.
Keywords: business development, ecommerce, finance, Funding for early stage, hardware, international, internet, IPO, operations, SAAS, seed, semiconductor, software, startup, telecommunications

Expert: #58 | msutherland | Expert
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

Expert: #44 | pcwhk2010 | Expert
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

Expert: #56 | baradello | Expert
Global executive with wide experiences in bringing new ventures from Latin America and Europe to scale globaly.
Keywords: angel investing, bi-national entrepreneurship, global strategies, micro-multinationals, venture capital

Expert: #160 | Neil Bibby | Expert
My background is in the management of large organisations. In recent times, I was CEO of one of Australia's largest Fire Service with 60,000 fire fighters staffing 1300 fire stations; I continue to maintain a worldwide network of senior emergency services executives. I have also managed a number of SMEs with turnovers of approximately $20 million, significantly improving the bottom line. I have international work experience, having worked with the organisations in the UK, USA and China on common issues, including the position of Australian Director on the International Assoc. of Fire Chiefs Asia and a member of the Confederation of Fire Protection Associations, Asia. I have been involved in aid programs in Vietnam, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. I have also been involved in innovation and commercialization through research commissioning and involvement in Cooperative Research Centres in Australia.     I am now a Partner with a Consulting Firm assisting new ventures to market...
Keywords: Emergency Services, Emerging Technologies