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Mentors & Team

Rev is operated by the staff of the Cornell Center for Regional Economic Advancement. Our mentors, speakers, and functional and program specialists have years of experience in entrepreneurship education and economic development, and are committed to serving the region’s startup community.

Staff headshots are available for download here.

Entrepreneurs in Residence & Program Staff

Entrepreneurs in Residence

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Brian Bauer
Entrepreneur in Residence

Vladmir Baranov Headshot

Vladimir Baranov
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Ed Bizari
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Illa Burbank
Entrepreneur in Residence

Amy Cheney Headshot

Amy Cheney
Entrepreneur in Residence

Nate Cook

Nate Cook
Entrepreneur in Residence

Doug Dresslaer

Doug Dresslaer
Entrepreneur in Residence

Julie Eagle Headshot

Julie Eagle
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Susan Fleming
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Alex Hagen
Entrepreneur in Residence

Li Jiang Headshot

Li Jiang
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Nancy Kirby
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Elisa Miller-Out
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Melanie Neumann
Entrepreneur in Residence

Caitlin Purrucci Headshot

Caitlin Parrucci
Entrepreneur in Residence

Aaron Proujansky Headshot

Aaron Proujansky
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Gregory Ray
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Heather Sandford
Entrepreneur in Residence

Steve Sauer

Stephen Sauer
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Justin Smithline
Entrepreneur in Residence

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John Tauzel
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Bennett Thomas
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Brad Treat
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Stephanie Wisner
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Brandon Wright
Entrepreneur in Residence

Program Staff

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Ken Rother
Director of Rev,
Entrepreneur in Residence

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Deanna Kocher
Associate Director of Hardware Programs

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Pepper
Chief Canine Officer

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Katharine Downey
Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Lindsey Gigliello

Lindsey Gigliello

Product Development Engineer

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