Beth Vasy

About Beth Vasy

I’m an operations and strategy leader who has spent the past 15 years helping build Liquid X from a university research concept into a global technology company. My work spans product development, commercialization, partnerships, IP strategy, and the operational systems that keep a growing organization aligned and moving.I thrive at the intersection of technical complexity and business execution translating ideas into plans, plans into products, and products into customer value. Along the way, I’ve led cross‑functional teams across regions, built strategic partnerships, supported fundraising efforts, and helped guide the company through major pivots, including our evolution from a specialty chemical manufacturer into a full‑solution provider.What motivates me most is building clarity, momentum, and trust: aligning teams, strengthening customer and investor relationships, and creating the processes that allow innovation to scale.Before joining Liquid X, I worked with multiple start‑ups to develop and commercialize emerging technologies and intellectual property, helping founders translate early‑stage concepts into viable products and business strategies. Earlier in my career, I coordinated and managed federally funded research studies focused in neuropsychology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), gaining hands‑on experience with complex programs, cross‑disciplinary teams, and rigorous project execution and reporting.I earned an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon where I was selected as James R. Swartz Entrepreneurial Fellow, teacher assistant for Entrepreneurial Thought and Action, Funding Early Stage Ventures, and Strategic Corporate Management, and the VP, Communications for the Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club.Specialties: Operations Leadership, Strategic Planning, Commercialization Strategy, Product Development, Technology Scale‑Up, Printed Electronics, Conductive Inks, Advanced Materials, Specialty Chemical Manufacturing, Hardware Development, Engineering Program Management, Cross‑Functional Team Leadership, Global Operations, Customer Program Management, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Market Research & Competitive Analysis, Go‑to‑Market Strategy, IP Portfolio Management, Licensing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Investor Relations, Fundraising Support, Financial Forecasting & Budgeting, Process Development, Workflow Design, Quality Systems, Supply Chain & Procurement, Vendor Management, Government Grants & Reporting, Due Diligence, Venture Capital & Angel Investment Evaluation

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Liquid X Printed Metals, Inc

   Aug 2013 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Oversee cross‑functional operations spanning product development, commercialization, partnerships, and IP strategy, aligning teams and systems to support customer delivery, company growth, and long‑term value creation.Lead cross‑functional operations across product development, commercialization, partnerships, and IP strategy to support customer delivery and company growth.• Align engineering, manufacturing, and business teams by building scalable processes, documentation standards, and workflows that improve execution and accountability.• Drive commercialization strategy and customer experience by coordinating multi‑region teams and translating complex requirements into clear project scopes and deliverables.• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, guide product direction, and support the company’s transition from specialty materials to full‑solution offerings.• Manage strategic partnerships, investor relations, and the global IP portfolio, ensuring alignment between technical, commercial, and organizational priorities.

Education

• Point Park University

  BS, Psychology

  1999 — 2003

• Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurial

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Product Development
• Intellectual Property
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Market Research
• Marketing Strategy
• Printed Electronics
• Valuation
• Due Diligence
• Venture Capital
• Joint Ventures
• Legal Documents
• Marketing
• Business Planning
• Segmentation
• Strategy
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Economic Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups