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

SCHOTT North America, Inc, Lighting and Imaging

Responsible for implementing marketing projects especially in the field of marketing communications (advertising, promotions, P.R. trade shows, print and electronic media, social media and corporate social responsibility) for the business Unit Lighting and Imaging in the USA. 

Developing proposals to the Marketing Director to execute business goals into marketing activities. Set-up and coordination of a marketing plan and budget. Site communication, planning of marketing and branding objectives.

Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager for the Business Unit Lighting and Imaging (US) at SCHOTT North America. SCHOTT Lighting and Imaging specializes in design and manufacture of fiber optic, LED, optical and hybrid product solutions for use in medical, dental, scientific, industrial, defense, aviation and automotive applications. In the medical field, SCHOTT specializes in custom solutions for OEM manufacturers such as leached fiber optic image bundles and light guides for endoscopy applications, fused fiber optic tapers and faceplates for x-ray applications and flexible wound fiber bundles for MRI applications.

Marketing Manager / Exec. Admin. Asst.

Marketing Specialist for the Medical and Industrial Group at SCHOTT North America. SCHOTT Lighting and Imaging is SCHOTT is a world leader in custom design, engineering, manufacturing and sales of state-of-the-art fused and flexible fiber optic imaging and lighting components. SCHOTT manufactures custom and standard fiber optic and LED solutions for medical, dental, scientific, biotechnology, industrial, transportation and defense applications. For the medical market, SCHOTT specializes in capillary arrays for scientific applications such as genomics, proteomics, drug discovery and research. In addition, SCHOTT manufactures MRI compatible wound fiber bundles, leached fiber bundles for endoscope repair, fiber optic sidelight for MRI or illumination applications, fiber optic tapers and faceplates for medical x-ray applications and customized OEM manufacturing.

Marketing Specialist & Executive Admin. Assistant

Energetic and self-motivated marketing specialist who developed and grow the marketing activities for the Medical and Industrial division. Maintaining the budget and active marketing communication activities. Coordination with the corporate, international marcom team as well as, implementing best practices on a global scale.

Marketing Specialist / Exec. Admin Assistant

Marketing Specialist/ Exec. Admin Assistant

Energetic and self-motivated marketing specialist who developed and grow the marketing activities for the Medical and Machine Vision division. Maintaining the budget and active marketing communication activities. Coordination with the corporate, international marcom team as well as, implementing best practices on a global scale.

Marketing Specialist

With over 20 years of experience in intercultural marketing communication within a globally diverse specialty glass company, I have enhanced my skills as a marketing professional at a SCHOTT location specializing in customized solutions for lighting and image transfer using glass fiber and LED technology. Utilizing these technology platforms, SCHOTT is well-positioned to serve a wide variety of markets, including medical, industrial, automotive, aviation, and defense.

Recently, I pursued my passion for nature and wildlife by completing a diploma in Wildlife and Forestry Conservation. The call of the wild – the mountains, the ocean, and the tranquility of my backyard – has always been my sanctuary. I am enthusiastic about the preservation of our natural world for future generations.

I tackle new challenges every day and have polished my skills in developing and coordinating marketing communication to achieve strategic sales goals.

Specialties and strengths:
•	International and domestic marketing communication
•	20+ years of B2B marketing experience
•	Germany and USA working experience with strong intercultural competence
•	Implementing marketing projects with minimal supervision
•	Independent and team-oriented work
•	Self-motivated, result-oriented
•	Flexible and adaptable
•	Tradeshow and event planning expertise
•	Lead generation and campaign activities
•	Brand and co-brand management
•	Maintaining good press, agency, and partner relationships
•	Assisting and coordinating annual marketing plans and budgets

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