Dr. Nathan Johnson, Ph.D. is the President & CEO of Verne Bio. He has a hybrid of microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics expertise across 15 years for food testing, oncology, immunology, stem cell biology, animal model development, and plant-related efforts. He has published peer-review scientific papers including in prestigious journals such as Nature, Cell, and Science, and held positions such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Takeda, H3 Biomedicine, and Mouse and Rat Resource Centers. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, MS in Biomedical Sciences, and a BS in biology and minor in chemistry.
Mark has been practicing law since 2002 primarily focused on patent law, who is extremely successful at resolving many intellectual property disputes between patent/trademark/copyright owners and alleged infringers, either by litigation, mediation, arbitration, or settlement. In addition to being a lawyer, he also holds a BS degree in both Biology and Chemistry and an MS in Molecular Biology. His unique perspective has allowed him to obtain many patents and registered trademarks for his clients in areas as diverse as mechanical, electrical, software, business methods, biotechnology, computer systems, energy, and cooling system innovations. Mark has a special interest and expertise in biotechnology and bioinformatics areas of patent law.
Seth is currently working at Verne Bio full-time after recently completed his Bachelor's in Biology from Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Mike has been a start-up CFO since 2013, both as a full-time employee and as a fractional consulting CFO, delivering GAAP-compliant financials, driving revenue growth, fundraising, negotiating contracts, budgeting/forecasting, managing cash, and ensuring compliance. He has over thirty years of executive leadership and consulting experience in assisting both large and small organizations through difficult realignments of their strategy, finances, and business processes. Mike’s expertise includes driving both top and bottom-line financial performance for all types of businesses, aligning business strategy, improving operations, as well as managing HR, Legal and Operations teams. Mike is also an expert in financial modeling and developing scenario-based financial forecasts. He began his career at Booz, Allen & Hamilton, successfully helping large Fortune 500 companies like Chevron, Mobil Oil, Apple, Fox, First Nationwide and Bechtel. While consulting at M Squared, he helped Cisco on a series of programs including incubating and growing a multi-billion dollar sales initiative. Mike received an MBA in finance, marketing, strategy, and entrepreneurship from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern, and a BA from Claremont McKenna College.
Yvonne oversees the company's social media platforms, customer service and creating high-quality visual and written content as Verne's Sales and Marketing Manager. She also analyzes customer engagements and utilize social media strategies in order to build trends for customer interactions. Apart from Social Media Management, she develops and strengthen the company's marketing opportunities and sales activities.
Andi is a computer scientist with 8+ years of interdisciplinary experience in bioinformatics of complex disease, computational genomics, biomedical data analytics, and database optimizations. Additionally, he has experience in machine learning, and statistical genetics. In particular, he has also developed computational methods, hardware-optimized algorithms to understand the evolution of animal and plant genomes on a large scale. In machine learning, Andi has worked on scalable inference methods for Support Vector Machine models to discriminate cancer from non-cancerous cell-lines irrespective of the tissue of origin. More recently, he created a framework to detect protein effectors in gram-negative bacteria across all six secretion systems without prior knowledge of bacterial secretion system(s) or cryptic secretion signals. Specialties: Comparative & Computational Genomics, Machine Learning, Biomedical Data Mining, Information visualization, High-Performance Computing, Theory of Computation, Programming/Script Languages, Unix, Mobile/Web Applications.
Jacob is a serial entrepreneur, family office advisor and investment professional with experience across a multitude of industries including agriculture/cannabis, animal health, automotive/mobility, aviation, healthcare, hospitality, commercial & residential real estate, energy, sustainability, residential solar, construction, retail, SaaS, security & defense, web3 and more. Lebo brings an international focus with deep experience in origination, DD, capital formation, valuations, strategy, international expansion, and financial reporting.
Madi has eclectic experience from the cannabis industry, pharmaceutical research, factory operations, customer service and business management. She graduated from Roger Williams in 2019 with a BS in Biology and double minor in Computer Science and Robotics. Madi currently works in the lab while assisting on various side projects from all departments.
Melissa is an accomplished sales professional with a proven track record in sales management, specializing in building departments and leading teams to surpass revenue goals. Her expertise lies in selling SaaS solutions across diverse industries as she served as the Channel Sales Manager at Roosted Inc, AI technology startup, and worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to establish uniform compensation, training, and incentive programs, while also maintaining key customer relationships and implementing strategies for expanding the company's customer base. Her ability to design and build enablement for partner success, coupled with her keen insights into the competitive landscape, positions Melissa as a valuable asset in driving business development on the West Coast.
Brian brings a rich tapestry of experience spanning over three decades in the realm of cannabis, he brings forth a wealth of expertise honed through a journey marked by resilience, innovation, and his unwavering dedication to wellness. With over 30 years of immersion in the intricate world of cannabis, Brian brings forth a wealth of knowledge encompassing its diverse strains, intricate terpenes, and potent cannabinoids. My journey with cannabis has been deeply intertwined with personal health challenges, serving as the catalyst for an explorative quest into innovative cannabis-based remedies for his own personal health, wellness, and overall well being.
Navigating through the trenches of two types of arthritis, severe peripheral neuropathy, spinal issues, and a myriad of other health hurdles, I've become intimately acquainted with the transformative power of medical cannabis. For a remarkable span of over 7 years, I've been a living testament to its profound effects. Through a harmonious blend of cannabis therapy, alongside meticulous dietary adjustments, and lifestyle modifications, I underwent a remarkable transition, bidding farewell to a staggering 9 medications - yes, you read that correctly!
Beyond his immersion in the cannabis world, his professional journey has been equally diverse and dynamic. Having owned and operated three businesses, traversed the landscape of mortgage banking for almost a decade, and served as a headhunter for several years, he brings to the table a unique blend of entrepreneurial acumen, sales prowess, and astute business development strategies to Verne. Among these pharmaceutical farewells was a weekly biologic injection addressing my dual arthritis diagnosis, alongside significant doses of Oxycontin that once spun heads. Today, I stand as a beacon of medication-free vitality, not even relying on a humble aspirin for respite. My expertise extends beyond mere consumption; I am adept at crafting an array of cannabis products, from delectable edibles to soothing topicals, and even refining my own RSO (Rick Simpson Oil). In fact, I have cultivated my own medical-grade strains for years, nurturing a deep understanding of the plant's nuances.
But my journey is not singular; it extends to the upliftment of friends and family, guiding them towards enhanced wellness through cannabis interventions. Whether grappling with cancer, MS, sleep disorders, migraines, or a myriad of other ailments, I have served as a steadfast ally in their pursuit of health and vitality. Driven by an unyielding passion for cannabis and a profound dedication to enhancing lives, I stand poised as a formidable asset for Verne. My multifaceted expertise, honed through personal trials and triumphs, positions me as an invaluable resource in the realm of cannabis wellness consultancy, sales, and the overall willingness to help others, and to help change the world together
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