Category: Behind the Scenes at MTI
Meet Jay Mohr: Driving Growth in Maine’s Life Sciences Sector
As an Advisory Board member for the Maine Life Sciences Center—a statewide effort housed within the Maine Technology Institute—Jay Mohr brings decades of experience across the life sciences industry to Maine’s growing innovation ecosystem. His perspective is informed by a career spanning investment, executive leadership, and business development, offering a well-rounded view of what it…
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Meet Meredith Mendelson: Supporting the Future of Maine’s Marine Innovation
As Deputy Commissioner at the Maine Department of Marine Resources and a Maine Technology Institute board member, Meredith Mendelson brings deep knowledge of Maine’s marine industries to the innovation ecosystem. Her perspective is grounded in both stewardship of a heritage industry and a forward-looking commitment to diversification, helping ensure coastal communities remain vibrant for generations…
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Meet Scott Bursey: Strengthening the Foundations Behind Maine’s Innovators
As a Senior Investment Officer and Turnaround & Workout Lead at Maine Technology Institute, Scott Bursey works alongside companies at pivotal moments. His role often begins when challenges arise—tightening cashflow, shifting markets, or the need to rethink a financial structure. From there, he helps companies stabilize, refocus, and move forward with renewed clarity. At its…
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Meet Lou Simms: Building Momentum for Maine’s Innovators
As Senior Investment Officer and MTAF Program Manager at Maine Technology Institute, Lou Simms works closely with founders as they move ideas toward viable, growing companies. His role sits at the intersection of funding, strategy, and relationship-building: helping entrepreneurs navigate uncertainty while strengthening Maine’s innovation ecosystem. His motivation is simple but powerful: seeing people commit…
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