Our Advisors

Michael Catudal

Founder of Capital Business Collective

Founder of Capital Business Collective, a boutique investment bank providing advisory services to businesses looking to raise capital or engage in M&A activities. Typical raises seek startup or growth equity, asset financing, acquisition financing, restructuring, or going public.

Bryan Brazil

Founder and President Homegrown Lacrosse Club

Coach Brazil is the current head coach of Andover High school. Bryan was the offensive coordinator at his Alma Mater, Merrimack College for the 2006 and 2012 – 2019 seasons. He was named 2018 IMLCA Outstanding Assistant Coach of the Year. Bryan started Home Grown Lacrosse in December of ’05 running elite teams, camps, and other outdoor programs. He opened the doors to the indoor facility on January 5th, 2007. Coach Brazill was drafted by the Boston Cannons as midfielder in 2009.

Joel Nkounkou

CEO of ecoText

Joel Nkounkou is an engineer by academia and a social entrepreneur by passion. Following his father who embarked on graduate pursuits at UNH, electrical engineering was Joel’s choice aligned with the class of 2018. He made an intention to explore several opportunities for professional development outside of the classroom. Commencing a technical career in product development, engineering, and design. His focus is ecoText, a collaborative digital learning platform that brings academic resources to life while unlocking classroom discussion and insights. Education is a space that Joel is passionate about not only from a perspective of understanding how technology can unlock innovative avenues of learning but also how implementing certain strategies can increase equitable outcomes for modern students.

Ian Grant

Exec. Director, UNH E-Center & 3 Startup Exits

Executive Director of the newly established Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center (ECenter) at the University of New Hampshire to build out the co-curricular programming around ideas, innovation, and entrepreneurship for all students, faculty, and alumni.

Stephen Thompson

33 years of successful engagement with Fortune 500 companies in Business Development & Sales

Accomplished Business Development & Sales leader with 33 years of successful engagement with Fortune 500, large enterprise, mid-market and SMB. Industry expertise in EdTech, IoT/Connected Home, Mobility, SaaS, IT, Computer Networking & Telecommunications.

Kristen Kjellman

VP of Content at WePlayed Sports

Gold Medalist, 3 Time National Champion, 2 Time Player of the Year, Kristen Kjellman is an American women's lacrosse player. She played for the Northwestern Wildcats and the USA World Cup Team.