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nLake
is an experienced, multi-disciplined team committed to the
growth of emerging technology companies in the Chicago area.
We provide a link between technology and commercialization
through a wide range of capabilities.
Our
experience includes entrepreneurial startups and billion dollar
corporations, from R&D to sales and marketing. Our backgrounds are
deeply rooted in the physical sciences - physics, chemistry, and
engineering augmented by extensive business experience and proven
track records.
Please
familiarize yourself with our partners and contact one of
us for information or assistance:
Nik
Rokop
nrokop@nlake.com
- Past President
of IDPI responsible for global commercialization of iron making
technology
- 24 years
successful entrepreneurial experience including two startups
and two turnarounds
- Extensive
technical sales, marketing, international operations and engineering
management
- Experienced
in equipment design, manufacturing, consulting and the Internet
- BS in Mathematics
from Carnegie Mellon
- BS in Mechanical
Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh
Keith
R. Karasek
kkarasek@nlake.com
- Past
Division Technology Manager at Honeywell responsible for
Aerospace Engines & Systems
- Analyzed
and developed new metal matrix composites, ceramics, and
coatings
- Relationships
with universities (NWU, CMU, W. Mich,) and national labs
(Argonne, Oak Ridge)
- Authored
38 publications, 3 patents, and made numerous conference
presentations
- BS
in Physics from Caltech
- Ph.D.
in Applied Physics from Harvard
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