Rich Bendis Biography

Rich Bendis is an entrepreneur, corporate executive, venture capitalist, investment banker, innovation and technology-based economic development leader, international speaker, and consultant in the technology and bio health industries. Currently, Rick is the President and CEO of Innovation America (IA), a partnership focused on accelerating the growth of innovation economy in America. Rich served on numerous distinguished boards and task forces including the White House U.S. Innovation Partnership Advisory Task Force the Small Business Innovation Research Committee the National Association of State Venture Funds board, State Science and Technology Institute and the Ernst and Young Entrepreneurial Institute as a national/regional Judge. Rich provided global consulting services to over 16 countries along with organizations including the United Nations, NATO, UK Trade, and Industry European and other global entities. He is a frequent consultant and speaker to 16 International innovation based economic development organizations as well as over 20 states regions and cities throughout the U.S. He was voted one of the Top 5 Speakers on innovation economy in 2012.

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