Guy Peduto
Director of INNOVA Commercialization Group
(304) 333-6769

Guy joined the INNOVA Commercialization Group in April 2006. Prior to joining INNOVA, Guy held the position of Director, Commercial Programs at the Institute for Scientific Research, Inc. While there, he developed strategies for the commercial utilization of ISR’s technology and research applications in such areas as biomedical research, education, software development, mining safety and communication, VTOL aerial vehicles, and automotive controls and diagnostics.

Guy’s background includes 20 years of strategic planning experience with an emphasis on product introduction, leadership for early stage and start-up companies as well as market and business development. This experience includes business formation, product development, go-to-market and market development strategies for industrial and commercial manufacturers, consumer goods, advanced research and development, healthcare, financial institutions, Internet start-ups and retail chains.

As a participant and contributor to West Virginia’s technology-based economic development movement, Guy serves on the board of directors and executive committee of TechConnect WV, as a member of the WV Angel Network working group, the West Virginia Development Office and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center’s Advisory Board, the I-79 Development Council and West Virginia Biometrics Initiative.

Guy received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from West Virginia University. In addition, he is a graduate of the Competitive Strategy program at the Kellogg School, Northwestern University, the Commercialization and Technology Transfer program at Carnegie Mellon University, the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds Professional Development Program and the Venture Capital Institute. He is also a member of the Leadership West Virginia Class of 2004.