Margaret Kohin

About Margaret Kohin

Board Director with extensive P&L experience managing the development of innovative and revolutionary technology products. Deep and demonstrated hands-on expertise forming and profitably growing companies and new businesses. Practical experience preparing for, soliciting interest in, and successfully executing M&A and company exits. Globally recognized technology and business expert in electro-optical and infrared systems, space systems and semiconductor technology.

Experience

1. Managing Director

   Golden Seeds

   Nov 2014 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Golden Seeds pursues investment returns through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs and those who invest in them. One of the largest angel networks in the United States, Golden Seeds has over 340 members and has invested over $178 million in more than 240 companies. We aim to achieve market returns for our investors while at the same time creating lasting impact.

Education

• Tufts University

  M.S. & Ph.D., Electrical Engineering with Electro-Optics speciality

• Harvard Business School

  General Management Program, Executive MBA

• University of Rochester

  B.S., Optical Engineering

Skills

• Program Management
• Engineering Management
• Systems Engineering
• Strategy
• Product Development
• Leadership
• R&D
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Electro-Optics
• P&L Management
• Proposal Writing
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Innovation Management
• Technology Management
• Semiconductors
• Electronics
• Start-Ups
• Management
• Profitable Growth
• Manufacturing
• Risk Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Change Management
• Growth Strategies
• Creative Problem Solving
• Research and Development (R&D)