About
John Cococcia is CFO at Ethermed and brings 20 years of experience working with early and growth stage companies in investor, board member, and advisory capacities. His background includes involvement in strategy development, executive recruiting, venture and growth financings, restructurings, and exits, with participation on board committees overseeing compensation, audit, recruitment, and M&A matters. He has completed over 40 M&A and financing transactions and teaches as an adjunct professor at Siena College while guest lecturing on venture capital, entrepreneurship, and leadership at other universities.
Experience
- EthermedCFOcurrent2022 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- P1ston, Inc.Directorcurrent2020 β presentSchenectady, NY
- RosendaleCo-Founder | Partnercurrent2018 β presentAlbany, New York Area
- Arista Strategy GroupManaging Partnercurrent2013 β presentAlbany, New York Area
- ActasysAdvisorcurrent2013 β presentTroy, NY
- Formed AIChief Financial Officer2019 β 2023Albany, New York Area
- Armory Square VenturesVenture Partner2014 β 2023Syracuse, New York Area
- SquareFootBoard Observer, Investor2016 β 2022Greater New York City Area
- Sp1ndle, Inc.Chief Financial Officer2018 β 2019Albany, New York Area
- Plug PowerVP Strategic Marketing and Investor Relations2014 β 2018Latham, NY
- Ener-G-RotorsBoard Member2012 β 2018
- AutotaskBoard Member2009 β 2014
- DHA EnergyChief Operating Officer2012 β 2013Schenectady, NY
- StreetEasyBoard Member2006 β 2013
- Knoa SoftwareBoard Member2006 β 2012
- AuterraBoard Member2006 β 2012
- FA Technology VenturesPartner1999 β 2012
- First Albany CapitalEquity Analyst1998 β 1999
- Amphenol RFManager, Manufacturing Engineering1995 β 1997Danbury, CT
- Ford Motor CompanyProduction Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer1994 β 1995Connersville, IN
Education
- RPI Lally School of ManagementMBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship1997 β 1999
- Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Mechanical Engineering1990 β 1994
Skills & more
Strategic Planning16Business Strategy28Start-ups69Mergers8Product Management7Finance11Corporate Finance14venture financing1Business Development20Venture Financing8Technical LeadershipEntrepreneurship46
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CleantechOperational PlanningAngel InvestingVenture CapitalInvestmentsMergers & AcquisitionsStrategic PartnershipsStrategyProduct DevelopmentBusiness PlanningCorporate DevelopmentPrivate EquityFrom John's professional profile.
Colleagues at Armory Square Ventures
Alfonso Aguila
Investor at Armory Square Ventures
Aman Devgan
Advisory Board at Armory Square Ventures
Anita Mwashi
Executive Assistant at Armory Square Ventures
Anthony Santaro
Vice President at Armory Square Ventures
Ayham Boucher
Senior AI Advisor at Armory Square Ventures
Deena Chalabi
Brand Advisor at Armory Square Ventures
Eric Allyn
Venture Advisor at Armory Square Ventures
Jackson Feder
Investor at Armory Square Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does John Cococcia work?
- John Cococcia is Venture Advisor at Armory Square Ventures.
Same school
Also attended RPI Lally School of Management2
Also attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute82
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