Tyler McIntyre - Fellow
Tyler McIntyre is a freshman at the University of Miami. Originally from Philadelphia, he graduated from high school a year early to pursue more advanced business and technology courses. A serial entrepreneur himself, Tyler founded Lucid Technologies, a company that specializes in mobile applications. Tyler has also become an integral part of The Launch Pad team, working with aspiring student entrepreneurs to develop their ventures from idea to reality.
 
Adrian Alvarez - Fellow
Adrian Alvarez, born and raised in Miami, Florida, is both an alumnus of the University of Miami, graduating in 2007 with a B.B.A in International Finance and Marketing, and a current student enrolled in the JD/MBA program. In addition to his studies, Adrian is currently working on the company he founded in 2007, PrepSmart, a test prep service company that provides private and small group tutoring for standardized exams including the SAT, ACT, and LSAT. He joined The Launch Pad in the Spring of 2010 and has been involved in a variety of projects and events.
 
Seth Levy - Fellow
Seth Levy is a serial entrepreneur from Washington D.C. A member of the 2010 graduating class at the University of Miami School of Business, Seth has been working with The Launch Pad as a project manager since it opened in August of 2008. In addition to his work with The Launch Pad, Seth is currently working on a multi-national skateboarding related venture with its home base in Miami and continuing his past work as a consultant for people in the entertainment industry. His business background is in entertainment, action sports, international business, hi-tech, and real estate development.
 
Jessica Covell - Fellow, jessicacovell@hotmail.com
Jessica Covell is a PhD Student with interest in International Relations and Comparative Politics. Her current work focuses on NGO’s in development and the changing models of non-profit organizations in Haiti. Her professional background includes private sector experience with a focus on operations and planning. She looks to combine her academic background with her professional one in her studies of non-profit organizations. Jessica also works as a consultant with companies looking to improve operations through effective policies and procedures. Working with the Launch Pad since the fall of 2008, Jessica has been involved in a variety of projects and events.

Brian Wismar - Fellow, b.wismar@umiami.edu
Brian Wismar was hired by the Launch Pad to research international trade and consult entrepreneurs with importing and exporting, a skill set he developed working with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center. Brian has gained experience promoting various musical groups by booking shows, contracting other bands, producing recording sessions, and playing bass guitar. Brian holds a Certificate of Artistry from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and has performed at prestigious events such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. He is pursuing an undergraduate degree at the Miami School of Business Administration.
 
Michael Snyder - Fellow
Michael is a freshman undergraduate student at the University of Miami. As a finance student, Michael has been working on his own venture development while organizing data and assisting in The Launch Pad office. He has retail sales experience from working as an assistant salesperson. His interests are web development, theatre, business services, and emerging industries.
 
Julie Dahlgard - Fellow
Julie Dahlgard has a broad background in engineering, design, and business. After completing her BSME from UM, she moved to California where she worked in the aerospace industry. She then attended Stanford's Design School where she was awarded her MSE. Stanford's unique program blended well with her creative, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary problem solving skills. She worked for several years focusing on engineering and manufacturing while helping to develop cutting edge consumer electronics, medical devices, and toys. Shifting to her artistic and business interests, Julie opened her own interior design business in San Francisco. To further broaden her skills, she has recently returned to UM for law school. Along the way, Julie has helped artists, designers, and engineers achieve their entrepreneurial goals.
 
Melissa Krinzman - Senior Entrepreneurial Fellow
Melissa Krinzman has a twenty-year history of starting, growing and advising private companies and non-profit organizations and is a frequent speaker on the topic of business plan development. Ms. Krinzman is the Managing Director of Venture Architects LLC, positions private companies for success in the capital-raising process through the development of business plans, financial projections, and investor presentations. Since 1998, Venture Architects has worked with over 500 companies that have raised approximately $750 million in investment capital.