Experience

Pops

• Russian Federation
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  I serve as the Business Development Manager for Pops based in the Twin Cities area. Pops enhances the diabetes management experience through Mina, an AI Virtual Health Assistant, combined with our integrated Rebel meter, one of the simplest ways to measure blood sugar on the market. This provides a better alternative than the bulky and inconvenient traditional test kit offered today. If you would like to explore how our solution can benefit people living with diabetes, please reach out! I serve as the Business Development Manager for Pops based in the Twin Cities area. Pops enhances the diabetes management experience through Mina, an AI Virtual Health Assistant, combined with our integrated Rebel meter, one of the simplest ways to measure blood sugar on the market. This provides a better alternative than the bulky and inconvenient traditional test kit offered today. If you would like to explore how our solution can benefit people living with diabetes, please reach out!



701 Angel Fund

• Managing Associate

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2019

  I serve as Managing Associate of the 701 Angel Fund, LP - a pooled angel investment fund operating out of eastern ND with plans to invest up to $5 million in high growth technologies within the region. I serve as Managing Associate of the 701 Angel Fund, LP - a pooled angel investment fund operating out of eastern ND with plans to invest up to $5 million in high growth technologies within the region.



Robot Aviation

• Norway
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Developed technical responses to Request for Information/Proposals for various government agencies and institutions for our fixed wing systems. Received a demonstration request from Homeland Security. • Assisted a Norwegian Oil company in the review of ten companies for GPS denied environment drone systems that could be used to inspected their oil tanks. I was part of our Robot Aviation team that found these companies, planned a testing event, and provided the final results. • Represented the company at various trade shows, aided in development of marketing material, and wrote press releases. Show less



Center for Innovation

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entrepreneur Consultant

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2017

  • Review business plans to guide entrepreneurs with strategies to improve their ideas. • Develop proposals helping small businesses secure contracts to grow their business. • Assist early-stage companies in strategic planning for access to capital through angel investing. • Perform investment valuations & exit scenarios for portfolio companies of surrounding angel funds. • Serve as an InnovateND coach to guide entrepreneurs with the development of their businesses. • Business consultant for tenants of the Center for Innovation. Show less



Dakota Venture Group

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director of Business Development

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Coordinate deal flow with ND angel fund network and sources in MN• Chair Screening Committee• Supervise in-progress due diligence teams to ensure thorough and timely completion

• Lead Portfolio Manager

  • May 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Organize and manage portfolio of nine start-up companies• Monitor the portfolio email account • Work with MD of Finance and Portfolio Managers to perform year-end valuations and analysis

• Secretary, Portfolio Manager, Managing Associate

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Coordinate with the Managing Directors and Committee Chairs to create weekly agenda• Take accurate minutes during weekly meetings • Member of the screening committee evaluating new companies for potential investments• Performed in-depth and thorough research into companies on several Due Diligence teams



Edina Country Club

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Golf Shop • Performed all aspects of daily operations in a fast-paced environment including sales, retail merchandise, and inventory. • Created a pleasant atmosphere assisting up to 100 members and guests daily. • Managed money orders and money transactions accurately on a daily basis. Outside Services Manager • Maintained and supervised a 50-golf car fleet daily. • Handled range operations to insure members have enough practice balls for overall improvement and enjoyment of the game. • Managed bag room staff to insure operations ran smoothly and efficiently. Show less