Mr. Granny is an engineer/entrepreneur with an unbroken 33-year career of engineering, technical management, and corporate management positions of increasing challenge, scope, and responsibility. Mr. Granny was instrumental in more than 25 successful product launches in several different industries: computers, semiconductors, medical electronics, test equipment, energy management, and software.

Dr. Barnas received her Ph.D. in physics from The Ohio State University. An internationally recognized scientist she has more than 27 publications and held research positions at Los Alamos National Lab, University of Florida, Indiana University, and Mentor Graphics. She has collaborated with numerous leading physicists including Nobel Laureate Dr. Kenneth Wilson.

Mr. Long has more than 30 years of expertise in marketing, planning, brand development, and product positioning in the commercial sector, government, and academia. He is Professor of Practice at the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Dr. Hodder is Professor of Accounting at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. After receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Texas, she held several senior financial positions in the private sector, government, and academia.