Global Investor Forum names Jennifer Rousseau to Advisory Board

RISBJ Staff | Nov 01, 2016

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island., October 31, 2016 – Jennifer Rousseau, Executive Director of

Cherrystone Angel Group, has been appointed to the Global Investor Forum’s Advisory Board.

The Global Investor Forum is a global organization that serves as the entrepreneurial platform

for scale-up ventures in the life sciences and medical devices industry. Its mission is to present

ventures in these industries to a broad range of investors across the globe. Rousseau will join the

top serial entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, innovation corporates and

entrepreneurial doctors from Europe and the United States.

“Innovation is happening all over the world, especially as it relates to improvements in

healthcare and technology. I’m excited to work with the Global Investor Forum to further

strengthen the New England region’s relationship with our European partners and help create a

bridge for ventures to access resources across the globe.” said Rousseau.

Rousseau will assist the Forum by acting as an ambassador for the New England angel investor

community providing guidance on company selection and coaching the companies on

fundraising in the United States.

Marianne van der Steen, the director of the Forum, stated “We are excited to have Jennifer join

the Global Investor Forum’s Advisory Board. Cherrystone Angel Group is a well respected angel

investment firm within the New England area, and Jennifer’s guidance and leadership will be

crucial as we look to create a bridge for European ventures to come to the United States.”

The Global Investor Forum will host its first public event in the Netherlands at Maastricht

University at the beginning of February and is planning a subsequent event in the United States

in June.