June 2020

Ed Kase, President of EKase Consulting, is a strategic planning and business development executive with more than 25 years of B2B and B2G business development, with a focus in SBIR / STTR technology commercialization since 2005. This experience spans various technologies, including aerospace systems, scientific instrumentation, industrial equipment, software, medical devices, and pharmaceutical technologies. Ed has held leadership roles in a number of functional areas including marketing, sales, and consulting services. In addition to his consulting practice, Ed provides services for the Colorado SBDC Technology / SBDC TechSource program. Ed received his BS in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University and his MBA from Colorado State University.

Thierry Lepoutre is Founder and President of Boostr Consulting LLC, providing consulting services to help innovative companies successfully claim R&D Tax Credits and obtain refunds from the government. Thierry has over 20 years experience in recovering R&D Tax Credits for innovation (R&D) companies in all industries, ranging from one-person startups to large multinationals.

Lisa has an extensive background in journalism and marketing, but her inextinguishable passion for connecting people with causes is what inspired her to found With Good Cause, Inc.

Strengths:
• Marketing and public relations campaigns that focus on brand development and recognition.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Extensive work in event planning, management and promotion.
• Mission focus in corporate and sports philanthropy.
• Success in fundraising and developing corporate sponsor and private donor relations.
• Copywriting and content strategy.
• Accomplished writer and journalist with exceptional research and interview skills.

Her own work in the community is central to her business values and success. Lisa has been active on the Board of Directors for the “I Have A Dream” Foundation, The Public Interest Internship Experience at The University of Colorado, The Eye Health Institute and the Denver Better Business Bureau. She currently holds a position on the Advisory Board for the Sports Philanthropy Certification program at The George Washington University, is a mentor for the Watson Institute and serves as Public Relations and Media Advisor to Von’s Vision, the foundation created by Denver Bronco, Von Miller.

James Oury is Founder of Oury Law, based in Durango and Denver. James is a US Attorney, British Lawyer and Accountant with 25 years of global legal experience. He is a serial entrepreneur (3 start ups and exits) and a Member of the International Bar Association. Oury Law provides actionable advice to technology entrepreneurs looking to propel growth.