Michael Haggerty

Experience

1. Network Advisor

   Tedco

   Mar 2017 — Present

   Advised companies on a range of issues including finance, capitalization, business model pivots, equipment acquisition, talent recruitment, partnership strategies and other topics. Sectors included biotech, nanotechnology, advanced computing, artificial intelligence, information technology, and fintech with emphasis on increasing revenue, achieving better organizational efficiency, evaluating new lines of business, and gaining access to capital.Conducted pink team and red team reviews on SBIR proposals to NSF and DoD for commercializing innovations. Worked with 80+ researchers to implement effective R&D and commercialization plans. Achieved a 34% success rate with SBIR submissions (twice the standard success rate.)Conducted customer discovery interviews with small to mid-sized businesses using I-Corps methodology to collect secondary market research and validate business models. Conducted over 300 interviews to generate deep insights into value propositions, ideal customers, sales / marketing channels, pricing and capabilities.Used Hoovers, Frost & Sullivan, and other systems to conduct primary market research for validating innovation paths and informing decisions about ongoing business development. Developed insights into multiple sectors and industries through discussions about reports with founders and entrepreneurs.

Education

• Washington College

  BA, English Literature and Philosophy

  1993 — 1997