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Matt Bieber, Senior Associate

Matt was formerly with Bear Stearns in the Financial Analytics and Structured Transactions group (F.A.S.T.).  Matt was also an investment banking analyst with Fairmount Partners, a regional investment banking boutique.  He has been a member of Barclays Capital in the distressed debt group, an overseas research analyst for Deloitte & Touche based in Prague and an intern for Senator Arlen Specter’s office in addition to a volunteer for former Senator Rick Santorum's campaign.

Prior to his formal business experience, Matt founded an online entertainment company focused on massive online roleplaying games, which he rolled into IGE.com where he became a premier account vendor.  Matt has recently been named Treasurer of the Lehigh Valley Network of Young Professionals and has been a judge for Wharton’s VCIC competition.  Matt is a graduate of Lehigh University with a BS in Business with a concentration in Financial Mathematics.

Shannon Morin, Business Administrator

Shannon joined Originate Ventures in September 2006 as Business Administrator, responsible for the overall administrative management of the business. Prior to joining Originate, Shannon was Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO at OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ:OSUR). Shannon and Mike Gausling previously worked together at OraSure when Mike was President and CEO. Shannon brings more than 20 years of executive administrative experience to Originate. During her tenure at OraSure, Shannon’s responsibilities included contract administration, travel program administration, investor relations including web site maintenance, and coordination of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors’ and Annual Stockholders’ meetings. Shannon is married with two daughters and has two cats. She enjoys volleyball, crossword puzzles, and a good book.


 

  
 
 
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