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Joe Carlen MBA MISM                                                              



With an MISM (Masters of Information Systems Management) from Carnegie Mellon University, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor of Arts degree (along with various other academic certifications in business and technology), Joe Carlen offers a unique combination of technical knowledge, business acumen, financial savvy, and superb writing skill. These skills are all leveraged for the benefit of his clients in the preparation of the most effective promotional & strategic/financial documents available anywhere. These documents have been critical tools in effective PR/marketing campaigns, successful private equity fundraising, public agency grants, as well as serving as internal strategic/financial guides for top management.

Moreover, besides business documents, Mr. Carlen has actively consulted with a wide variety of companies and entrepreneurs across the United States and beyond. From project management and web development for a wide variety of software & telecom firms to consulting projects for the likes of Westinghouse Energy and AOL, Mr. Carlen is a proven technology specialist. Moreover, his market analysis work for clients in the biotech/life sciences and other industries (including consumer products, insurance, automotive, etc...) has provided a competitive edge for entrepreneurs/inventors and established companies alike.

jcarlen@ventureseeds.com

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Dr. Dean Linden                                                                           

    

Dr. Linden worked as a professor of neurosurgery for 15 years before engaging in industry full-time. During his academic career, he focused on the collaborative development between academia and industry.  He has won several academic awards and honors, has published extensively, and has given more than 100 academic and business presentations.

In addition to his academic career, he has extensive experience as an entrepreneur. He has been involved with a number of private and public companies as a consultant, founder, owner, operator, CEO and Director. He has developed business model optimization strategies in the Health Care, Life Science, Finance, Information Technology, Automotive, Restaurant, Real Estate and Energy Sectors. Presently, Dr. Linden's primary focus is bringing Gryphon Environmental's unique dewatering technology to the global market.

rdeanlinden@ventureseeds.com

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Susan Gibson                                                                                

Susan Gibson has been a leading public relations professional for over 25 years. During that time, she has conceptualized and executed dozens of highly successful media campaigns for a wide range of for-profit companies and non-profit organizations. She also specializes in working with authors of high-impact books and  inventors of new technology. With 25+ years of experience and contacts, Susan knows how to leverage different forms of media for maximal exposure and sales. Some of her most recent successes include publishing and educational projects pertaining to two of the featured speakers in the worldwide smash "The Secret". As well, she has been instrumental in bringing the technological/musical innovations of Disney-licensed Allegro multimedia ("Piano Wizard", "Guitar Wizard", etc...) to the global market. Ms. Gibson works closely with Mr. Carlen on the promotion of books and the commercialization of new inventions. 

sgibson@ventureseeds.com

Joseph Carlen