Dennis Hurt

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About Dennis Hurt

Energetic and dynamic senior executive with demonstrated leadership and fund raising skills with a passion for taking transformative products to the market that can improve people’s lives and benefit the world. Known as a visionary, creative and pragmatic builder of businesses in challenging and competitive arenas. Has a track record of success and P&L management in companies ranging from start ups to global organizations. Currently using skills in a food biotech start up that has the potential to change how protein is delivered to the human food chain. Reputation for getting the right things done. • Broad operational experience in corporate settings • Success in fund raising of $37 million from angels and VC groups. • Proven leader who develops and articulates a shared vision and motivates teammates to translate vision into reality; builds loyal, passionate and results-focused teams • Strong leader with a varied background in global strategic planning • A critical thinker with a focus on finding the root cause of problems and rapidly developing systemic solutions • Innovative and morale building leader with eye on staff, resources and methods to achieve goals: thrives in fast paced arenas with a focus on accountability and disciplined execution. • Effective at developing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders; staff, BOD members, customers, vendors, distributors, OEM partners and global regulatory agencies Specialties: Leadership/Entrepreneur Medical Devices/Biotechnology/High Technology/ Leading organizations