Matthew Kochman is a co-founder of M.E.S.S.(Moving Every Student Safely)Express. MESS Express is a for-profit social advocacy group that combats drinking and driving among college students nationwide. It is accomplished by implementing prepaid transportation programs tailored to the individual needs of students on college campuses. Additionally, the company provides on-campus organizations a simplified, more student-oriented service in chartering social event transportation. Through the collaboration of community leaders, university officials, and transportation companies, M.E.S.S. Express is able to offer safe, reliable, and convenient student transportation.
Matthew Kochman is a graduate of Cornell University.
Scott Noesen is the Global Director of Sustainable Development at Dow Chemical Corporation.
Noesen joined Dow Chemical in 1975 as a Chemical Engineer in the Central Research Laboratory. He has held positions in Research, Technical Service and Development, Commercial Management, Product Management, Market Development, Environmental Health and Safety Management, and Sustainability Management over the 33 years of employment. His last 15 years have been dedicated to the sustainability cause, integrating sustainability trends, issues, and understanding into work processes of the Dow Chemical Company.
Scott Noesen received his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University.
Julia Stein is a co-founder of Organically Grown, a lifestyle brand that brings safe, affordable organic worker friendly products to the global marketplace.
Julia Stein's diverse and dynamic career began as a Buyer for the fashion specialty retailer, I. Magnin and junior iconic manufacturer, ESPRIT. She went on to be Director of Worldwide Merchandising for LucasFilm. In her 14 years at LucasFilm, Julia merchandised iconic brands such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Sierra Club, Saturday Night Live, Cosmopolitan Magazine and The Grateful Dead. After moving to Los Angeles, Julia spent eight years as a creative consultant to JEM Sportswear in the licensing and merchandising of over 50 properties such as Disney, Mattel, Coca Cola and Starter.
Julia Stein lives on an organic orange grove with her rescued dog, Hero, and her husband, Robert Stein.
Robert Stein is a co-founder of Organically Grown, a lifestyle brand that brings safe, affordable organic worker friendly products to the global marketplace.
Robert Stein is an entrepreneur with a creative, business and legal pedigree. His list of professional credits include: Co-Founder of Zanart Entertainment, a NASDAQ company that manufactured, sold and distributed licensed merchandise (Superman, Batman, Star Trek, Star Wars, Looney Tunes, Marvel) and Co-Founder of the Grove Group, a licensing agency that has represented Warner Bros. and such brands as Terminator 3, Chivas, Fabio and the Vans Warped Tour.
Drew Brody is founder of the Los Angeles based The Infinite Monkey Project and is also co-founder and current President of The Scholar Group.
The Infinite Monkey Project produces feature films, scripted series, stage plays, and live events. Previously, in 2001, Brody became company playwright at The MET Theatre in Hollywood, where seven of his plays were performed between 2003 and 2006. Transitioning to producing, Brody brought over two dozen new plays, music performances, and dance works to the stage, including the world premieres of Tight Pants by Beth Henley and It Wasn't Proust by Sam Shepard. In 2005 and 2006, Brody received back-to-back "Excellence in Producing" honors at FringeNYC: for the hit show Fluffy Bunnies in a Field of Daises, which was named "Best of Fringe", and for the critically-lauded one-act play, Chess. His first film, Desert of Blood, was shot outside Tecate, Mexico and was the opening night feature at the Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Fest.
While pursuing his love of theatre, Brody has also been working with students to improve their higher level thinking skills and academic performance. To this end, Brody co-founded the MBA Centre in Paris, the Visions Scholastic Academy in Brentwood, and The Scholar Group, the premiere academic tutoring company in Southern California. His experience includes tutoring hundreds of students for standardized tests such as the SAT, the SAT Subject Tests, the ACT, the SSAT, the ISEE, and the GRE, and in a wide variety of academic subjects: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, French language, essay writing, world literature, world cultures, mythology, political science, physics and chemistry. He has also taught courses in mathematics and playwriting at a range of grade levels from middle school through college and adult education, including a teacher-training program for middle school math teachers in New York City.
Drew Brody earned a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University, a Master of Arts with Distinction from The University of Birmingham, England and completed a post-graduate program at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris.
Adele Oliva joined Quaker BioVentures as Partner in June 2007.
Previously Adele was a Partner at Apax Partners which she joined in 1997 following her selection as a Ewing Marion Kauffman Fellow in Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship. At Apax, she co-led the Healthcare Group in the U.S. with a focus on specialty pharmaceuticals and medical devices/products.
Prior to Apax, she held positions in marketing and business development with Baxter Healthcare in the company's Cardiovascular and I.V. Systems divisions. Adele's experience also includes positions with Ogilvy & Maher, where she was employed in the firm's office in Hungary, and with CoreStates Financial Corp., where she worked as a commercial lending officer and senior financial analyst.
Adele Oliva earned her Bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University and earned an M.B.A. in Marketing from Cornell University.
Carlos Guimarães is the CEO at Biocancer Clinical Research in Brazil. Biocancer is an oncology-focused drug development services company which assists pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and drug development services companies in accessing Brazil's large patient populations. Since 2006, he is responsible for the general administration of the company, including its strategic realignment for venture capital investment.
Previously, Guimarães was the director of a successful Brazilian biotech company where he was responsible for national and international expansion. He has a broad international experience, a strong ability to lead teams, and exceptional performance in the commercial area. Over the last 10 years he has been running different business and since May 2006, was in charge of leading Biocancer to a distinguished position in clinical trials in the world.
Carlos Guimaraes graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) Brazil, and received his MBA Executive International degree at Fundação Dom Cabral (Brazil & Sauder Business School (Canada).
Lindsey Wieber and Gwen Whiting are co-founders of The Laundress. The Laundress provides a luxury fabric care and specialty detergent line to take the chore out of laundry.
Prior to co-founding The Laundress, Wieber was the Manager of U.S. Sales for CHANEL Ready-to-Wear. She managed the CHANEL boutique accounts and other large accounts such as Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. Wieber also worked at Brooks Brothers in men's and women's buying departments before her tenure at CHANEL.
Lindsey Wieber received an undergraduate degree in Textile and Apparel Design and Management from Cornell University.
Lindsey Wieber and Gwen Whiting are co-founders of The Laundress. The Laundress provides a luxury fabric care and specialty detergent line to take the chore out of laundry.
Prior to co-founding The Laundress, Whiting was a Senior Designer of the Ralph Lauren Home Collection for five years. Prior to her work in Home Collection, her experience at Ralph Lauren included women's wear and Polo Store development.
Gwen Whiting received an undergraduate degree in Textile and Apparel Design and Management from Cornell University.