Sanjeev is a four-time successful entrepreneur with the U-Group LLC (an advisory firm driving growth and exits for small and mid-cap enterprises), WISC Partners LLP (a strategic operating capital fund for companies in the State of Wisconsin), Avantcom Inc. (an e-diagnostics company acquired by Brooks Automation), and Integrated Process Equipment Corporation (a semi-cap public company).
The Tech SPA, a simple product accelerator is his brainchild and is a culmination of all his entrepreneurial experiences. Aboard the Tech SPA, he heads E-Den— the product commercialization arm. He brings together an integrated team of industry and growth partners to drive exits, licenses, buyouts, or capital for growth that resonates to maximize the commercial value of the developed product.
Sanjeev earned his MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BS in Electronics & Telecommunications from the University of Pune (India).
Sanjeev Chitre
Sanjeev is a four-time successful entrepreneur with the U-Group LLC (an advisory firm driving growth and exits for small and mid-cap enterprises), WISC Partners LLP (a strategic operating capital fund for companies in the State of Wisconsin), Avantcom Inc. (an e-diagnostics company acquired by Brooks Automation), and Integrated Process Equipment Corporation (a semi-cap public company).The Tech SPA, a simple product accelerator is his brainchild and is a culmination of all his entrepreneurial experiences. Aboard the Tech SPA, he heads E-Den— the product commercialization arm. He brings together an integrated team of industry and growth partners to drive exits, licenses, buyouts, or capital for growth that resonates to maximize the commercial value of the developed product.
Sanjeev earned his MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BS in Electronics & Telecommunications from the University of Pune (India).
At The U-Group, Gary is Managing Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences.
David Weaver is a Senior Executive experienced in full P&L, general/global sales & marketing management, strategic planning, business & new product development in Fortune 500 and startup businesses. He has steered various companies— primarily in the biomedical instrumentation & life sciences sector at top leadership positions. As a results-driven leader and a skilful negotiator, he has developed numerous global corporate partnerships and has driven growth, profit & business opportunities for several organizations.His entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach to problem solving lead him create a virtual consulting business, Aimattech Consulting LLC to advice and support startups and small enterprises. Also, he founded the first organized angel group In Michigan, Great Lakes Angels Inc. and helped kickstart others. He frequents as a guest speaker on early stage and angel investing to entrepreneurs and accredited investors.
With over 20 years of experience building high-performance teams, Renee’ Gauze has held leadership roles at The U-Group LLC, Ur Solution Solutions (commercial arm of Globalwatt), and Wisconsin Investment Strategic Capital (WISC) Partners. While at The U-Group, an advisory firm driving growth and exits for small and mid-cap enterprises, she was promoted to lead business development and played a key role in scaling the organization. She holds a BA in Hospitality Service Administration from Central Michigan University.