Meet the Team
Leveraging a network of experts to provide unparalleled insights, innovative solutions, and collaborative opportunities for transformative impact.
Strategic Partnerships
Narine Emdjian
Founder, iFundLab
Narine is a seasoned federal funding expert with a proven track record of securing over $4 million in non-dilutive capital for startups, small businesses, and nonprofits through SBIR and other federal programs. As Director of Grants at Social Enterprise Greenhouse and founder of iFund Lab, she provides strategic, tailored guidance to help organizations navigate funding opportunities and the application process. With a Bachelor’s in Political Science and an MBA from Johnson & Wales University, Narine combines deep expertise with a personalized approach, making her a trusted partner for those seeking federal funding.
Narine is a seasoned federal funding expert with a proven track record of securing over $4 million in non-dilutive capital for startups, small businesses, and nonprofits through SBIR and other federal programs. As Director of Grants at Social Enterprise Greenhouse and founder of iFund Lab, she provides strategic, tailored guidance to help organizations navigate funding opportunities and the application process. With a Bachelor’s in Political Science and an MBA from Johnson & Wales University, Narine combines deep expertise with a personalized approach, making her a trusted partner for those seeking federal funding.
Craig Carder
Consulting Founder, C3 Medical Device Consulting
Craig Carder brings over 25 years of medical device engineering expertise as the founder and President of C3 Medical Device Consulting. With advanced degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Clarkson University, Craig’s technical foundation spans biomedical and electrical engineering. His experience includes leadership roles at HeartWare (acquired by Medtronic), Haemonetics, and MicroCHIPS, where he specialized in complex implantable devices, connected wearables, and life science capital equipment.
Lori Lennon
CEO, Thinkubator Media
Lori Lennon is the founder and CEO of Thinkubator Media, an organization dedicated to elevating the profiles of women in STEM by amplifying their voices through education, training, and community. Before launching Thinkubator Media, Lori served as founding communications lead at Northeastern University’s College of Science, where she worked with leading researchers tackling global challenges like climate change and drug discovery. Her background spans strategic communications, digital marketing, and public relations, including an award-winning career in television news at WBZ-TV Boston.
Team Members
Stefan Loewenstein
Stefan Loewenstein serves as Sales & Operations Manager at Phicil-itate Change, where he drives revenue growth and operational excellence for the company’s mission to revolutionize healthcare innovation through patient-centered design. With extensive experience as a digital marketing consultant and content strategist, Stefan brings a unique blend of creative problem-solving and strategic thinking to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven healthcare solutions
Adeniyi Talabi
Adeniyi Talabi serves as our Technical Product Manager, passionate about leveraging data, technology, and process innovation to transform healthcare. With background spanning business analytics, process improvement, and product management across industries such as finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals, he brings a strong record of driving operational efficiency and digital transformation. Adeniyi has previously designed predictive analytics models, led enterprise-wide process improvements, and built cross-functional data solutions at organizations like First Bank of Nigeria, Aramex Nigeria, and ViiV Healthcare (GSK).
Beyond his professional roles, Adeniyi has championed STEM education as a director with the Association of STEM Educators of Nigeria (ASEN), where he scaled programs impacting over 800 students and spearheaded gender-inclusive initiatives in technology. He holds an MSc in Business Analytics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a BSc in Systems Engineering from the University of Lagos.
