TEACHING TEAM
Peter Hong
Director of ISU Startup Factory
Expertise: Biotech, Funding Strategies (including state and federal grants), Project Management
Julie Lelonek
Program Specialist, ISU Startup Factory / Iowa G2M Accelerator
Expertise: Public Relations, Communications, Project Management
Donna Ramaeker Zahn
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Expertise: Global Ag & Biosafety, Food Policy, Strategy, Investing
Tim Neugent
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Expertise: Investment, Strategic Planning, Marketing
Dave Furbush
Angel Investor & Mentor
Expertise: Strategist, Activator, Investor, Sales
Carol Kersey
Mentor & Volunteer
Expertise: Product Development, Manufacturing
Jeff Paxhia
Mentor & Volunteer
Expertise: Food Science and Technology, New Product Development, and Food Innovation
Brian Porter
Angel Investor & Mentor
Expertise: Process and Project Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing