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Michael Docherty, Founder
Mike brings to Venture2 over 25 years of broad-based leadership experience in general management, marketing and new product development. Prior to Venture2, Mike was a Vice President and General Manager for Sunbeam Products, Inc. (now Jarden), in the successful turnaround of the company. His previous career includes consulting as well as corporate positions in marketing and planning leadership at Ford, General Electric and Rohm & Haas. Mike holds an MBA degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School and BSME degree from Drexel University.
Brian Gyoerkoe, Principal
Brian’s specialty areas include technology scouting and screening, the development of proprietary innovation networks for clients, marketing strategy and business modeling. His previous experience includes general, operations, project, and strategic management. Brian holds an MBA from the University of California at Davis where he focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as an MLIS from Syracuse University and an MA in Public Policy from SUNY Buffalo.
Jo Mohr, Principal
Jo's specialty areas include innovation strategy, collaborative networks, and alliance & partnership development. Jo has over 25 years of “hands on”, broad based Corporate and Business Development and general business and financial experience with both large, multi-national companies and entrepreneurial, privately owned businesses. Most recently Jo had key Business Development roles with Bayer HealthCare, GlaxoSmithKline, and Pfizer with a focus on Product and Technology Licensing, M&A, and Strategic Alliances. She holds an MBA and BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a Certified Licensing Professional, a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Association of Strategic Alliances Professionals.
John Burke, Consultant
John brings a wealth of operating experience with a 30-year career in fitness, personal care and sports companies. He’s held SVP positions for Reebok, Foster Grant and Colgate-Palmolive and his expertise spans the disciplines of marketing, sales and international general management. As a sports-lover and enthusiast, John is also a successful entrepreneur with several ongoing golf and health-product ventures under his belt, including VIP Golf Academy and Stim-Pad.
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"Venture2's ability to incubate business opportunities and take them to a higher level is one of his greatest strengths."
Peter Moyer
VP, Marketing
DESA International
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