our team

Venture capitalist, angel investor, and startup ecosystem leader, with global experience supporting and backing high-growth tech startups.

Mad scientist, scholar laureate, and serial-entrepreneur focused on the intersection of innovation, emerging technologies, planetary defense/ resilience, and creative disciplines. Serves as Chief Innovation Officer at ExLabs/ExMedia, advisor to cutting-edge startups, and leads innovation and strategy as a partner at 9Fresh.

Growth-minded customer success exec and mom of 2 elementary age girls. I live in Cazenovia with my husband and spend most of my time building strong teams, strong partnerships and a strong case for more lake days.

Evans Adrian is an entrepreneur working at the intersection of hospitality and experience. His focus is simple: build environments that bring people together and leave a lasting impression. With a background across M&A, operations and hospitality, he approaches business as something to be felt, not just executed. Each venture reflects a balance of intention, identity, and connection.

With over two decades of experience as a web developer, Chad has built and managed digital platforms and online businesses across multiple industries. His entrepreneurial path also includes 15 years of hop farming and launching a craft beer e-commerce company that sells New York State beer directly to consumers. At 9Fresh, Chad helps guide the operational side of the business, supporting operations and bookkeeping while applying his experience in technology and business development.

Social entrepreneur with experience across defense aerospace, research lab innovation, and creative enterprise. Background includes business development, a decade in community arts education, and work in international cacao trade and supply chains as a bean-to-bar chocolate maker and founder of Lioness Chocolate. Brings a cross-sector perspective to building partnerships and collaborative innovation ecosystems.

Community engagement and outreach for the Cazenovia Innovation District. Building relationships with local stakeholders, residents, and civic organizations.

Community engagement and outreach for the Cazenovia Innovation District. Connecting the district to the people and organizations that make Cazenovia thrive.

Experts in creating top food and beverage experiences, with a viewpoint centered around culture. Leading culinary, entertainment, and hospitality strategy. Overseeing the food hall, culinary programming, and food systems integration across both properties.