An Experienced,
Committed Team
Say hello to a dedicated, diverse team built on deep experience, mutual respect, and a firm belief in the opportunity of the Rust Belt’s tech hub.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Managing Partner
Catherine V. Mott
Experienced early-stage company investor with a demonstrated history of serving on portfolio company boards. Currently serving as an advisor on capital formation with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Chair Emeritus of the U. S. Angel Capital Association.
Sreekar R. Gadde
Managing Partner
Experienced early-stage company investor with a demonstrated history of serving on portfolio company boards. With a JD from George Washington University and eight years practicing Intellectual Property law, Sreekar specializes in IP strategy and common sense governance for portfolio companies.
OUR TEAM
BTVC Role
Venture Partner
Deal Flow and Due Diligence Research
Other Entrepreneur Experience
Former consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Quorum Business Solutions.
Additional Experience
MBA, Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
Anirudh Kapuria
BTVC Role
Executive Administrative Assistant and Human Resources Specialist
Additional Experience
Over 20 years of office administrative experience. Associates degrees in Business Administration and an associates degree in Accounting.
Ann Marie Marstellar
Janet Scott
BTVC Role
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Other Professional Experience
Janet has 21 years of experience in public accounting. Her background includes expertise in financial statement preparation, management advisory services, and corporate and individual tax returns.
Additional Credentials
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Master of Science in Taxation from Robert Morris University, Member of both the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
Lindsay Fairman
BTVC Role
Managing Partner
Operations, Deal Flow and Due Diligence Research
Other Entrepreneur Experience
Next Act Fund Due Diligence Committee
Managing Director, Align Advisors, LLC
COO, Teamology, Inc
10+ years as a startup operator
Additional Experience
MS in Systems Engineering from George Mason University
MBA, The Pennsylvania State University
Program Manager, Raytheon Technologies
