Nikki Blacksmith, PhD
Nikki is co-founder and CEO of Symeta, Inc. and an adjunct faculty member at Illinois Institute of Technology and American University. She’s the co-author of Data-Driven Decision Making in Entrepreneurship and brings behavioral science expertise to help teams make better decisions and grow sustainably.
John Barrett, MS, MBA
John advises on growth strategy, tech transfer, and organizational scaling. With leadership roles at Integra Lifesciences and Terumo, and M&A experience across $1B+ in deals, he brings depth in product development, strategic planning, and operational excellence.
Chris St. Pierre, MBA
Chris is a seasoned operator across medtech startups and venture-backed companies, blending clinical insight with commercialization expertise. From early R&D to sales and marketing leadership, he focuses on turning scientific promise into scalable impact.
Nandini Venkatesh, MBA
Nandini brings 20+ years of experience in medtech marketing, including roles at Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and J&J. She partners with clients to develop actionable go-to-market strategies, sharpen voice-of-customer insights, and launch innovative technologies with confidence.