New Member Profile – Igor Sereda

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Nickname: Don’t really have any

Where Are You From? Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Favorite Food: Anything made at home with love (I like to cook myself). Also, almost anything with raisins.

Hobbies: Playing guitar/bass

 

 

 

I’m a software engineer turned manager, turned entrepreneur. I grew up in Saint-Petersburg, Russia, where I graduated from ITMO University with majors in math and computer science. I started my career as a software developer and worked for a few companies in the financial technology and IT sectors, playing a number of technical and managerial roles. In 2004, I founded ALM Works, a company which builds software products for Project Portfolio Management. In 2008, ALM Works became one of the first partners of Atlassian, now a major player in the IT and enterprise software market. In 2016, ALM Works established headquarters in Newton, Massachusetts, and I relocated to the U.S. to lead the expansion. As of May 2019, ALM Works employs 47 people across the two countries and has over 4,000 customers around the globe. I’m married and have a 15-year old son.

New Member Profile – Steve Martin

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Nickname: “Snacks” Don’t Ask!!

Where Are You From? Woburn, MA

Favorite Food: Italian

Hobbies: Golfing

 

 

 

I’m President & CEO of Unique Indoor Comfort (Boston Location), a second-generation family owned Heating and Air Conditioning company. Founded in 1995, Boston Unique is part of a family of licensees that are independently owned and operated but are bonded together by sharing management practices and our overall commitment to quality. I spent nearly 15 years in the HVAC field as a Apprentice, Installer, Service Technician, Install Foreman, and Sales Consultant and with my passion for in home sales and eating it was no surprise to my friends and family that I would make my living sitting at the kitchen table helping homeowners navigate through the total home comfort process.

New Member Profile – John Schnauck

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Nickname: Some go with “Schnauck” or Johhny, but they better be good buddies!

Favorite Food: Sushi

Hobbies: Kiteboarding and Surfing!

 

John founded Broadreach Staffing in 2014 after a very successful run that initially began in the recruitment industry and transitioned into a number of enterprise sales and senior leadership roles for technology companies.

As a lifelong ocean enthusiast and waterman, John’s vision for Broadreach Staffing began after an extended sailing adventure with his wife and two children several years ago as they moved aboard their sailboat and traveled over 4000 nautical miles together.  It was during this unique life experience that John formulated his plans to return to his most fulfilling business experience – the recruitment industry.  John started Broadreach by building upon the core principles that are most important to him; developing strong, long-standing business relationships and saving clients valuable time.

John began his professional career after graduating from the University of Maine with a degree in economics.  John and his family still enjoy sailing locally, kiteboarding, diving, surfing and skiing in New Hampshire in the winter.

New Member Profile – Laurent Audoly

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No nickname

Born in Cannes France

Tex Mex food – the spicier the better

Open water swimming and all sorts of books

 

BIO:

Laurent is founding CEO and President of Kymera, a biotech company focused on addressing high unmet medical need. Previously, Laurent was head of R&D with Pierre Fabre (EU-based pharma with $2.5B in top line), where he led deal making, clinical development, and launches of novel therapies for patients in oncology, dermatology, and neuropsychiatry. He also founded and managed the Pierre Fabre Fund for Innovation focusing on seed and early stage investments.  Prior to that, Laurent held positions of increasing leadership responsibilities across a number of start-up and large organizations contributing to the development of five approved drugs in inflammation, dermatology, cardiovascular diseases, and oncology. He is an inventor on several patents and co-authored over 70 papers and patents.

New Member Profile – Mark Magnacca

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Nickname
None

Where Are You From?
Longmeadow, MA

Favorite Food
Sushi

Hobbies
Photography and creating videos

 

I am President and co-founder of Allego and have spent the last 15 years helping sales leaders shorten sales cycles and distribute their best ideas faster. I have worked as a presentation coach with a wide range of financial service companies by delivering innovative, practice- development and business-building strategies. I am also the author of “So What? How to Communicate What Really Matters to Your Audience”. My work has been featured in numerous media outlets including Fox TV, The New York Times and the Boston Globe. Prior to co-founding Allego, I founded Insight Development Group, Inc., a leading sales and presentation training firm specializing in the Financial Services industry. As a former financial advisor, I brings a unique perspective to the world of consultative selling. I’m a graduate of Babson College and resides in the Boston area.

New Member Profile – Daniel Scheerer

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Nickname
Dan

Where Are You From?
Duxbury, MA

Favorite Food
Sucker for good rub barbecue!

Hobbies
Landscape photography when I can get to it. (www.scheererimages.com)

 

Having been in small business for my career in industries ranging from manufacturing to franchising, I have recently purchased PLP Composites, a commercial fiberglass light pole and flagpole manufacturer with 20 employees in Fitzwilliam, NH. I love businesses that make things and PLP makes a very high quality product with widely expandable markets. I live in Duxbury, MA with my wife and four kids (who are unfortunately mostly out of the house these days.) I am a past member of EO Boston and very pleased to be returning!

New Member Profile – Scott Duncan

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Nickname
Don’t really have one!

Where Are You From?
Worcester, MA

Favorite Food
Nachos

Hobbies
If I had to pick just one, it would be backpacking

 

About me: I acquired a small business 10 weeks ago and I am transitioning in as the former owner is transitioning out. After getting my MBA, I spent a year living off of my savings looking for a business to buy. The deal closed the same week I completely ran out of money, so the timing was perfect! I’m currently living in Watertown MA with my wonderful girlfriend Anne and our equally wonderful dog, Nyxie. I’m 31 years old and have a degree in mechanical engineering from WPI. I joined EO because although I have an excellent group of mentors/advisers/investors, there are very few people in my life who understand the highs and lows of running a business and can offer useful advice. Although she is an excellent listener, I’m worried that if I try to discuss cash flow with her one more time, my girlfriend will leave me (joking). I also find meaning in helping other entrepreneurs and hope to contribute to others as much as I gain from my EO membership.
About my business: My business is named F&M Tool and Die. We specialize in manufacturing, repairing, and servicing injection molds, but between 10-20% of our business is general job-shop machining. Although the business has a very “manufacturing” feel to it, in a way we are a service business since many of our customers are paying us for our design expertise and quick-turn around. We are located in Leominster, MA, which is an injection molding hot spot. The building is shabby, the equipment is old, our very specialized workforce is nearing retirement, and we are constantly firefighting, so there is no shortage of things to keep me up at night. But, I’m optimistic about the future of manufacturing in the US and I can’t wait to start the process of transforming F&M from a good business to a great one.

New Member Profile – Tiago Janela

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Nickname
TJ

Where Are You From?
Lisbon, Portugal, Europe’s by the sea garden

Favorite Food
Japanese / Korean / Portuguese / Italian

Hobbies
Travel, Nature, Enjoying life and friends, Technology, Knowing other people’s stories, Helping others, not in any particular order

I’m a computer whiz kid. I started tearing toys apart instead of playing with them as soon as I was able to handle a screwdriver. Work and family are my passions but not necessarily in that order.

I’m the co-founder, managing partner and CTO of Bliss Applications and currently live in Boston.

Bliss Applications started in 2009 going from a startup of three to a high quality, design driven software house of fifty with an extensive portfolio of happy clients and gorgeous apps.

My engineering skills, business needs understanding, technical passion and knowledge, and leadership skills make me a fully tooled problem solver and a respected technical pivot.

New Member Profile – Matthew Marshall

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Nickname
Matty

Where Are You From?
Townsend, MA

Favorite Food
Pizza, lasagna, and sushi

Hobbies
Traveling, attending concerts, socializing, and exercising

I’m the founder and CEO of MGM Capital Investments, a multi-family real-estate investment company focusing on value-add investment acquisitions in Boston and New York City. I received my bachelor’s degree in business management at Daniel Webster College and am active member of the Commercial Investment Institute.

New Member Profile – Marybeth Gustitus

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Nickname
MB

Where Are You From?
I grew up in Pelham, NH

Favorite Food
Seafood

Hobbies
Being outdoors, reading, entertaining friends and family

I spent the last 3 decades in the areas of Leadership, Sales Management, Coaching, Speaking and Training.

I’m the Founder and CEO of MILE 1 Performance Coaching, as well as the Operating Partner of Keller Williams Realty Nashua/Salem,NH.

I previously served as Keller Williams Team Leader/CEO for over a decade and has personally interviewed or coached over 3,000 entrepreneurs in building a successful real estate business! Under my leadership, my real estate firm grew to over half a billion in annual sales volume with nearly 200 real estate associates at present time.

I’m known for inspiring and helping others to find their purpose, passion and personal superpower and founded MILE 1 Performance Coaching in 2017. The 4 pillars of MILE 1 is to Motivate, Inspire, Lead and Empower others to be the very best version of themselves…in all areas of life.

I’m a Certified Professional Coach, Certified Behavioral Analyst and Motivational Speaker/Trainer. I hold professional membership in the National Speakers Association and enjoy speaking to audiences of 1 to 1,000!

Using a combination of humor and “straight talk”, I have worked with both individuals and groups alike to improve performance and company culture.

Areas of specialty: Business Planning, Team Building and Communication, Behavioral Assessments and career counseling, Life Strategy and Motivation, and Keynote. I have had the honor of working with professionals from various industries including real estate, mortgage, medical, legal, fitness and more.