individual profiles
Dafna Rolls - Principal
Dafna Rolls is an expert in hands-on business development with over 12 years experience in sales, sales management and training, marketing, and lead generation. Her entrepreneurial approach has been instrumental in helping to build and grow numerous small businesses in multiple industries.
Dafna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business administration from Northeastern University and a Practical Engineering degree in Engineering and Architecture from Tel-Aviv University in Israel. She also served as an officer in the Israeli Defense Forces, holding the rank of Lieutenant and Communication Systems Officer.
Dorit Cohen - Venture Partner
Dorit Cohen has 20+ years experience in business analysis, market research, concept-product development and marketing. She was most recently a Vice President of Research at MJI, White Plains NY where she advised fortune 500 clients on their product attributes, messaging and packaging. Prior to that Cohen served as a New Products Development Manager spearheading development & marketing of an advanced market research tool, spanning 22 countries. She also was a Business Analyst at IBM EMEA.
Ms. Cohen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business administration from the University of Haifa, Israel and an MSc/MBA from the Technion, Haifa. In the Israeli Defense Forces she served as an artillery instructor, receiving the president's award for outstanding soldiers.
Kathy Maiella - Account Manager
Kathy Maiella has more than 15 years of experience as an administrative assistant with a strong sales orientation. Kathy has the role of Project Manager ensuring that the project goals and objectives are met. She also provides marketing research and administrative support.
Kathy Holds an Associates degree in Business administration from Delaware
College
Brigid O'Brien
Brigid O'Brien brings to her position in sales a wealth of experience. For over 20 years she has been providing services for and interacting with the public in a variety of arenas including market research, communications, business development, corporate administration, law and real estate. An accomplished salesperson, she is dedicated to meeting the needs of her clients and connecting them to the right solutions. Brigid attended Marymount College and Tefft Business School.
Lisa Whitney - Office Manager
Lisa Whitney has more than 15 years of experience in customer service and as an administrative assistant. Lisa has the role of Office Manager ensuring that the office runs efficiently with supportive roles in sales and financial administration.
