Mentors


Dave Hochendoner
Metis Secure Solutions
Dave has over 30 years of experience in the start-up, high tech arena. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a double major in Electrical Engineering and Public Policy. He has been a founder of several start-ups in industries from industrial automation to commercial products to consumer products. He has done and led H/W and S/W engineering, product marketing, project management, and manufacturing – both domestic and internationally. Dave has a number of patents including digital audio, emergency warning systems, video screens and lighting systems. He enjoys working with startups as there is nothing better than seeing an idea turn into reality.