John P. Dilts - Co-Founder

John Dilts is the Co-Founder of The Biotech Forum, a regional organization created to provide practical business information and networking opportunities among executives, entrepreneurs, scientists and investors focused on the biotech, medical device and healthcare industries along the “101 Corridor”.

John is also the Founder and President of Maverick Angels, a “next generation” angel investor network based in Southern California, which focuses on mentoring and funding early-stage companies. Additionally, John is the Founder and CEO of Dilts Ventures, an Innovation Accelerator Company™ which creates sustainable innovation strategies based on an entrepreneurial approach. John is an expert in the areas of innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship and often serves as a featured speaker at innovation conferences and angel investor forums.

John has created a unique methodology called Success Factor Modeling™ which profiles accomplished entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem and applies this open-market approach to create sustainable innovation inside large corporations. He frequently teaches seminars on the topics of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurial leadership around the world. His work also includes advising global corporate clients, including Nestlé USA, GlaxoSmithKline, HSBC, Microsoft, ChevronTexaco and the Fiat Group in Italy. John has appeared as a guest lecturer and panelist on the topic of entrepreneurship at various universities, including the University of Southern California, UCLA, Pepperdine University and the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Brent A. Reinke - Co-Founder

Brent Reinke is a corporate partner in the Westlake Village office of Musick, Peeler & Garrett. His corporate practice emphasizes the areas of mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, advising emerging growth companies, corporate securities and finance, strategic alliances and licensing. He represents numerous technology and "brick and mortar" companies who are in various stages of development, ranging from venture backed companies to corporations with multi-national operations. His clients are involved in a broad array of industries including biotech/life science, healthcare, high-tech, telecommunications, software, venture capital, real estate and manufacturing.

Mr. Reinke was named (i) in Los Angeles Magazine as a Southern California “Super Lawyer” for his work in the mergers and acquisitions area; (ii) by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as one of the "Emerging Business Leaders" in the 101 Corridor; and (iii) by the Pacific Coast Business Times  (a) each of the past four years as one of the "Who's Who in Professional Services" in the Tri-Counties; and (b) as a “2007 Deal Maker” in the Tri Counties.

Brent is the Founder and Chairman of the Gold Coast Business Forum, an organization which provides educational and networking events for companies located in the San Fernando Valley, and Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.  He is also co-founder of The Biotech Forum, an organization which was formed to facilitate the development and growth of a biotech cluster in the 101 Corridor.

Prior to joining Musick Peeler & Garrett, Mr. Reinke was a corporate partner with the international law firm of Reed Smith, LLP.