Transforming bold ideas into lasting success.

We empower early-stage start-ups, innovation ecosystem players, and advanced manufacturing companies who know where they want to go but need the clarity, strategy, and tools to get there.

The Verdigris Edge™️

Discover what sets us apart and how we help passionate entrepreneurs, like you, turn bold ideas into actual results.

Meet the Team

Partners

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Carolyn Yarina
Verdigris Partner, Serial Entrepreneur
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Frank Blackman
Verdigris Partner, Start-Up Founder
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Kevin Lee
Verdigris Partner, Startup & Operations Expert
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Core Team

Uziel Mendez
Associate Consultant
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Tracy Korondi
Associate Consultant
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Carson Potter
Marketing Manager
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Sheila Krebs
Finance Manager
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Subject Matter Experts (SME)

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Jorge Sanz-Guerrero
Training Programs, Medical Device Commercialization
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Katherine Kirsch
HealthTech, Venture Capital, Entrepreneur Ecosystem
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Dr. Joe Licavoli
Sr. Consultant & Advanced Materials SME
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Jack Kent
Medical Device Quality Systems & Commercialization
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Jeremy Goldman
Translational MedTech & Biomaterials
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Matt Mossman
Global Economics, Research & Storytelling
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Alexa Jones
MedTech & CEO Advisory
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Hari Subhash
Growth Strategist
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Steven S. Brooks, MD, MBA, FACC
MedTech Clinical, Regulatory & Go-to-Market
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Vadim Shepel
Investment & Business Development
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Oliver Gray
Brand Development, Marketing Strategy
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Nao Gamo, PhD
Grant Writing
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Team Metrics

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VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS ADVISED

$226M+

FUNDS RAISED

20+

COMPANIES FOUNDED

  • “Verdigris has deep expertise in medical device commercialization, emphasizing the importance of an integrated regulatory, reimbursement, and marketing plan. Verdigris has a network of highly experienced advisors and industry partners who support clients through every stage of the commercialization process.”

    Dr. Julie Pilitsis, Founder at NeuroSonics

  • "As a fellow founder, Carolyn knew the unspoken rules of investment fundraising. With Verdigris' support, TheraB closed an oversubscribed seed funding round."

    Alexa Jones, Founder of TheraB Medical

  • "Carolyn’s (Verdigris) leadership and hands-on support were critical for Revex to develop and submit a winning Department of Energy $145M critical minerals grant proposal.”

    Michael Cleveland, COO & Co-Founder of Revex Technologies

  • “The Verdigris team delivers an exceptional and unique blend of thoughtful strategy and deliberate execution to every project. They bring a full spectrum of expertise and experience to support their client's needs, from defining the vision and structuring the work plan to deliver it, to following through to achieve impactful outcomes.”

    Jim Baker, Sr. Associate VP for Research, Innovation, Michigan Technological University

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