1. Technology in Motion, LLC
Your partner in technology commercialization
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2. Company Profile
Incorporated in the state of Texas (a
DBA of Venture-on, LLC)
Team counts with academic and field
experience
Initially targeting technologies from
Mexico. South America and Europe
will follow
Using a business model that is
flexible, adaptable and pragmatic
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3. Objectives
Vision
Accelerate the process of commercialization
for emerging technologies targeting optimal
markets.
Mission
Technology in Motion works with Inventors and
companies that own technologies with
potential. Through strategic alliances and
effective market validation, Technology in
Motion promotes these technologies employing
a pragmatic and flexible approach to make
possible commercialization in US and other
regions around the globe.
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4. What’s our differentiation
TIM offers a hybrid model where customers
are offered consulting services and the option
to become partners in a Joint Venture in US
We provide partial and complete solutions
that require infrastructure, resources and
capital
We take some of the risk and succeed only if
you do
We work in most common industries:
Bioinformatics, biomedical, computer
hardware, computer software, consumer
electronics, energy, environment, telecom,
nanotechnology, and others
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5. Value Proposition
We propel technologies into the
market by elaborating
commercialization strategies and
providing resources, infrastructure and
capital
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6. Management
Hector Torres, Managing Director
Hector is an IT professional with 15 years of experience in
project management, architecture, R&D, and deployment of
enterprise solutions for medium and large size companies.
Hector has extensive experience planning, and leading both;
domestic and international projects in a wide range of
industries including; Life Sciences, Automotive,
Semiconductors, and IT. In addition to his extensive
knowledge in IT, Hector has participated in the evaluation and
commercialization of technologies in multiple industries.
Hector has a BAS in Computer Science and a Master of
Science in Technology Commercialization from the University
of Texas at Austin.
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7. Advisory Board
Irene Bond, Marketing and Sales
Irene brings over 25 years of experience linking technology to business success with
expertise in strategy development, critical thinking, market savvy and tactical execution
skills that achieve results. She has experience from start-ups to global corporations
including software, technology services, telecommunications, and technology
transfer. Irene holds MS degrees in Information Science and Technology
Commercialization from The University of Texas at Austin. Her professional experience
includes sales and management positions at IBM and Computer Associates as well as
entrepreneurial ventures.
Chris Marrou, Law and business strategy
Chris Marrou is an attorney and entrepreneur who had an earlier career as a successful
journalist. Chris attended Princeton University as an undergraduate and later received
his Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s Law School of Texas and a Masters of Science
in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin. Chris is a
member of the Texas Bar Association and serves as a Municipal Judge for the city of
Von Ormy in Bexar County, Texas. As an entrepreneur, he started the early e-tail site
Ties.com in 1998, selling men’s ties and accessories over the Internet. He survived the
dot-com meltdown in 2000-2001 and sold the business for a profit in 2006.As a
journalist, Chris was an anchor and managing editor for KENS-TV in San Antonio for
many years, retiring at the end of 2009. He also wrote a weekly column for the San
Antonio Light, a Hearst newspaper, from 1986 to 1993. Chris won numerous awards for
his work, including for news writing, documentary production and both spot and series
news reporting. In 1985, TV-Radio Age magazine named him “Most Respected Local TV
Anchor” in America, and he was one of 100 semifinalists nationwide for NASA’s
“Journalist In Space” program in the mid-1980s, which was unfortunately cancelled
following the Challenger disaster.
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8. Advisory Board (Cont…)
James Rumbo, International business, Technology
commercialization, M&A, Corporate Finance
Senior executive and entrepreneur with 25+ years experience building commercial business and developing
technology, and industrial and municipal infrastructure projects, worldwide. Recognized superior performance in
developing the strategy, teaming, and execution that drove successful projects and businesses
Entrepreneurial Highlights
Co Founder of World Wide water, a supplier of solar-thermal water pumps to support water supply in developing countries. Corporate
financing destined to provide in excess of $30 million was suspended when prototype pump was found not to be viable in phase III
testing.
Provided leadership, strategic planning, supply chain relationships, personnel management policies, key account relationships, and
market positioning strategy during 18-year tenure with family wholesale distribution business. Business grew from startup to $65 million
annual revenue with 40+ employees and more than 80 manufacturer-suppliers.
VP and COO for a $50 million pharmaceutical-grade lysine production plant. Created startup business and drove supplier alliances,
sales, R&D, business financing, and plant infrastructure development from design to construction bid specifications. Business leveraged
depressed agribusiness sectors in West Texas with restorative crops, access to excess storage capacity, and a new production process
based on a self-sponsored university research program.
Co-Founder Pacifica Solutions, Inc—a software development company situated in Vietnam, focused on providing new and innovative
ways to deliver competent software for emerging technology companies located around the world.
Investment Banking Highlights
Provided guidance and direction to key stakeholders and founders towards development of $100 million start-up fund for investment in
privatization of Vietnamese public works (after completion of bi-lateral trade agreement with US)
Arranged for the investment of $25 million by a New Zealand public company into a Brazilian startup food services company supporting
Pizza Hut, Starbucks, and Kentucky Fried Chicken Brands.
Secured 4 buyers, structured $13 million offer for refinery inspection business (that anticipated only $6 million) through creative marketing
and value-added service.
Developed viable commercial transactions for 2 telecom companies resulting in $27 million to $150 million pre-money business
valuations.
Structured $30 million investment offering for 3-year old transaction processor providing server-based, platform-independent access to
cash and Internet-based purchasing capability.
Restructured web-based company business plan and market approach to utilize an ASP business model. ASP approach expanded
company’s market attractiveness and ability to raise capital from ~$500K to approximately $10 million.
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9. Services
Strategy Foundation Analysis (aka QuickLook)
◦ Market Analysis
◦ IP Status
◦ Competitors landscape
◦ Market entry barriers
Commercialization Strategy
◦ Development and Execution
Technology Monitoring
◦ IP Protection
◦ Freedom to Operate
◦ Competing patents
Business Plan
Operating Plan
Funding
Recruiting venture team
Online Store and IT services
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