Al Kapoor

Al Kapoor is the president of Millennium Ventures. He has created and transformed many enterprises. His ideas have turned into useful products, processes and enterprises. Formerly a technical leader at Cummins Engine Company and an advisor to senior executives at BMW, Al architects and oversees the growth of the portfolio companies. Al was inducted into the National Honor Scientific Research Society in 1991, Young Presidents' Organization in 1999, and National Register's Who's Who in 2005.

He has an MBA from Harvard University, a MS degree from Iowa State University and a BS in technology from IIT - an institute that CBS 60 Minutes boasts as one of the most intellectually rigorous. He also attended University of Cincinnati for Robotics and University of Indiana to study Finance. His prior articles and case study on new endeavors have been published by Harvard University and Harvard Business School.

Al is the president of TiE (Boston), the world's largest entrepreneurial non-profit organization that uses over 5% of US venture capital. He also chaired TiECON East, the largest global innovation conference. Al, along with Mike Roberts (Executive Director of Arthur Rock Center) is the founder and also Chair-Programs of the HBS Entrepreneurial Alumni Association. Al is on the board of advisors for Foley Hoag Law Firm (EEC) in Boston.

Al recently joined the board for Global Public Diplomacy Collaborative at Harvard Kennedy School. He is also on the Science Visiting Council for NOVA, nations leading program for science education airing on the PBS TV station.

Al is currently working on his book on how advancement can be accelerated and sustained in different societies and how such universally accessible actions can create a new world order of diplomatic co-existence.

Minhaz Merchant

Minhaz is the managing editor of Innovate. He founded Sterling Newspaper and divested to a leading global media company. Mr. Merchant has written biographies of world leaders and established media partnerships in Europe. He attended West Buckland School in England and has degrees in Math and Physics.

Christopher Schaeffer

Christopher Schaeffer is the Vice-President of finance for Wordingham Technologies. Chris oversees order fulfillment, pricing, financial metrics and accounting for the organization. David has worked with Syracuse University as an auditor. He has also worked with precision packaging and electronics firms in operations and HR. Chris attended Alfred University for a BS in Accounting.

Bob Orcutt

Bob is the General Manager of VP Sales. Bob has spent his entire career within optics and photonics. Bob's diverse background in sales & marketing, manufacturing and supply chain management provides the vision to lead Wordingham Technologies. From customer service to capital investment to shipping, Bob's commitment is demonstrated in every interaction and decision. He expects the best from his people, and receives it. Bob believes every team member plays an important part in supporting Wordingham Technologies' clients.

Todd Close

Todd Close is the Operations Manager. Todd has been involved in the manufacturing environment for 27 years. The last ten years he has functioned as a Quality Engineer developing and implementing procedures to meet QS-9000 elements. He was also directly responsible for resolving Customer/Supplier corrective action requests,performing internal audits, and creating Quality Plans. He brings a continuous improvement philosophy to Wordingham with emphasis on simple and practical solutions.

Richard Arndt

V.P. and General Manager Richard Arndt is particularly qualified to lead Syntec Optics because of his exceptional blend of practical and theoretical expertise in optical tooling, optics molding and the application needs of many industries. He has over 25 years of precision manufacturing, design for manufacturing, and sales experience, the last eight with Syntec. Rick co-founded Rochester Tool and Mold, a successful mold manufacturing firm subsequently acquired by Syntec, and holds a patent as co-developer of Syntec’s HRDT technology.

Lori Steffenilla

VP of Manufacturing, Lori Steffenilla directs and oversees all aspects of Syntec’s precision optical injection molding and assembly production facility, including the custom project management teams. Degreed in finance and management, she has a proven track record of 15 years in operations management, eight of them in precision optics. At Syntec, Lori initiated and manages a highly effective Supply Chain Management System, a critical element of Syntec’s recognized success in innovative solutions.

Peter Mueller

Peter Mueller is a 20-year healthcare veteran with broad knowledge and experience working with technology, payer, provider, and life science companies. His experience includes spearheading business development, product management and market strategy for new/growth stage products.

Peter is currently a Senior Executive at Millennium Ventures Group where he is focused on the e-health and new media sectors. He is also a member of the H.I.L. Forum Advisory Board and a Charter member of TiE-Boston. Previously, he was the Director of Consumer Driven Health (CDH) Products at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and served as the Associate Director of the Benefit Coordination and Recovery Unit at University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Peter has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson's Olin School of Management, a Master's in Health Administration from the University of North Carolina's School of Public Health and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.

Bill Karol

Bill is an advisor to Kore Kalibre's magazine Innovate. Bill Karol received a BS from Cornell in Economics in 1979. Upon graduation, he joined HMK Enterprises, Inc. Among other positions, he headed up HMK's acquisition and strategic planning activities. Mr. Karol was personally responsible for sourcing and directing the acquisition of over twenty-five companies on HMK's behalf from 1979 through 1989. In 1989 he formed KODA Enterprises Group, Inc., where he serves as its President and CEO. KODA has acquired or sold over 15 companies.

Mr. Karol is active in the Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. where he has served in numerous positions including Chairman of the New England Chapter and Chairman of some international events. He is the co-founder and Chairman of The Herbert M. Karol Tennis Foundation and The Herbert M. Karol Cancer Foundation. He has been Co-Chairman of the Cystic Fibrosis Tennis Auction Ball. He is on the Board of the Carroll School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.

Mr. Karol holds active positions on the Boards of nine companies, holding the Chairmanship position on five of those Boards.

Gary Saunders

Gary Saunders is an advisor to Kore Kalibre's magazine Innovate. Gary Saunders is the Chairman of Saunders Hotel Group, a hotel management company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development, operations and ownership of independent and franchised hotels throughout New England. One of the properties is The Lenox.

In 1900, the hotelier and impresario Lucias Boomer (best known as the owner of New York's Waldorf - Astoria) began work on what was to be the most luxurious hotel in New England. Eight months and $1,100,000 later, The Lenox, the tallest building in Boston at the time, opened its doors in the heart of Back Bay and a proud tradition was born. Over the next century, The Lenox became a home-away-from-home to luminaries in entertainment, business, sports, and the arts – and came to occupy a prominent and cherished role in Boston society.

Since 1963, the Saunders family has been at the helm of The Lenox, overseeing day-to-day operations and a series of meticulous restorations (including one in 2003 that earned worldwide accolades for historic preservation and design.) An unwavering commitment to: total guest comfort, innovation and a strong sense of community responsibility characterize the Saunders family's management approach. For example, the industry leading environmental efforts of The Lenox have received numerous prestigious awards for pioneering luxury within ecotourism including a Gold Medal from President George H. Bush in 1992.