Entrepreneur-in-Residence Office Hours

Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? Take advantage of the University of Rochester Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) program. Ed Bizari, Business Development Executive and EIR, Launch NY, President of Benchview Management Corporation and Vice President, Paramax Corporation, will hold office hours in November.

Ed Biazri is a Business Development Executive with a passion for defining strategy and driving growth within small organizations. He holds over 30 years of global experience working with emerging technologies, and prides himself as a fast-learning, energetic, adaptable person who can quickly assess situations, devise strategies, and both advise as well as execute on plans.

• Currently, Mr. Bizari privately and as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Launch NY, consults with startups and small organizations on strategies, business models, and execution tactics to realize growth.
• Held positions with Fortune 500 as well as start-up companies in the areas of software, telecommunications, and health services.
• Held executive-level positions in the area of sales, marketing, and product management and has a comprehensive understanding of scalable growth and bringing new products and technologies to market.
• Worked in the private as well as government/military sectors, with a significant percentage of business conducted in Europe and Asia.
• Ongoing Mentor/Advisor with various regional startup accelerators and business idea competitions, including 43North, 76West, HTR LaunchPad, Startup Weekend, and Pre-Seed Workshop.

Mr. Bizari holds MBA and BSEE degrees from the Rochester Institute of Technology.