Our Mentors
Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship (BIFE)
The BIFE Mentors collectively and individually embody a wealth of knowledge in family entrepreneurship. Students learn from these experienced entrepreneurs from around the world, while at the same time building meaningful, deep relationships that are essential to both their personal and professional growth. Click on the images below to read the profile of our Mentors.
Managing Partner, Richard Bergner Holding GmbH & Co.KG
Chief Commercial Officer, Boyd Technologies
Business Developement Director, Marvel Vinyls
Managing Partner and Co-founder, Beacon Data, Inc.
CEO, Pyramid Management Group
President, The Leather Institute
President & Chief Investment Officer, Grimes & Company
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor

Stephen Martiros ’83, MBA’85
President, Collette
Director, RAAY Global Investments & Chairman, Nirvana Venture Advisors
CEO, Grupo Empresarial Rayek
Managing General Partner, Guard Hill Holdings

Sylvia Shepard MBA '09
Partner, Social Venture Partners-Connecticut
VP Sales & Marketing, Switlik Parachute Company
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, HOF Capital