DRACO company portfolio
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ABOUT DRACO
Success doesn’t happen by chance—it’s engineered. We turn ideas into real products by combining strategy, experts, and resources.
No shortcuts. Just teamwork & results.
Eric Sandhurst
PhD, MS
Jevin Meyerink
PhD, MS
Thomas Vierhout
MD, MS
Sujit Sakpal
MD, FACS, FICS
At DRACO, we go beyond advice—we build with you, ensuring your ideas are protected and your vision is realized.
With a team of experts behind you, your innovation doesn’t just get attention—it gets traction.
Midwest-Based, Global Mindset – DRACO fosters innovation in the Midwest, where startups can thrive without the high costs.
Lean & Founder-Friendly – We prioritize efficiency, ensuring that every dollar and resource is used strategically.
Built-In Market & Prototyping Support – We partner with local researchers, businesses, and engineers to validate new products.
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Executive directors
TIMELINE
FOUNDING OF DRACO – Founded in 2017 with a mission to support and guide talented entrepreneurs through the early stages of their business journey.
2017
FIRST CLIENT SUCCESS – Helped our first client achieve success by guiding them through a National Science Foundation business program.
2018
2019
ACQUIRED REGIONAL PARTNERS – Formed new partnerships with investors and other startup ecosystem players to expand their reach & service offerings
2020
FONBOARD 20+ MEMBERS – expanded our services to new markets. This helped more startups achieve success while providing opportunities for local students.
2021
NEW SERVICE OFFERING – responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting our services to help startups navigate the new normal with added support & guidance.
2024
SECOND PIPELINE COMPANY – In Q4, partnered with innovators to pursue a novel surgical tool design - currently have 2 pending patents.