ipCapital Group's team includes named inventors on thousands of patents, former corporate IP leaders, and technology strategists who have guided innovation programs for the world's most innovative companies.
Chairman & CEO
John Cronin founded ipCapital Group in 1998 after a distinguished career at IBM, where he was one of the company’s most prolific inventors with 2,000+ patents to his name. He has personally facilitated invention sessions for over 150 Fortune 500 companies and is recognized as a pioneer in the field of structured invention methodology.
President & Managing Director
Nancy Edwards Cronin serves as President and Managing Director of ipCapital Group. With more than 25 years of consulting experience, Nancy advises companies seeking to solve challenges of innovation and intellectual property, grow their business opportunities, and increase competitive advantage.
Director
Seth Cronin leads ipCapital Group’s technology strategy and operational execution. With deep expertise in AI, software architecture, and data-driven IP analytics, Seth drives the firm’s integration of advanced technology into every service offering.
Chief Technology Officer
Michael D'Andrea serves as Chief Technology Officer of ipCapital Group, where he leads the firm's analytics work, invention development efforts, and invention documentation while helping clients turn technical and business inputs into stronger intellectual property positions.
Director of Finance
Chris Lewis leads financial strategy and execution at ipCapital Group, serving as Director of Finance and a trusted advisor to both emerging and established companies. Based in Vermont, he brings more than twenty-five years of experience supporting organizations across a wide range of industries and growth stages.
Manager
Michael Baker is a Manager with experience in intellectual property, technology, and direct client support. With a background in business and engineering, he brings together technical, analytical, and operational insight to support a wide range of client and internal initiatives.
Senior Associate
Eva Maria Carreira serves as Senior Associate at ipCapital Group. With more than a decade of consulting experience, Eva supports companies in developing and optimizing their intellectual property strategies to align with business objectives, enhance competitive intelligence, and maximize return on innovation investments.
Senior Analyst
Cris Folley joined ipCapital Group in 2008, focusing on IP data analysis across a wide range of technologies and industries. His work spans both patents and trade secrets, supporting project teams through detailed analysis, organization, and review of IP materials.
Executive Assistant
Matthew Schievella plays a central role in supporting both the day-to-day operations and long-term growth of ipCapital Group. With over five years at the firm, he contributes across multiple areas including sales support, administration, AI automation development, and creative design.
Senior IP Strategist
John Ciannamea brings decades of corporate IP leadership experience to ipCG’s advisory practice. His expertise spans patent portfolio strategy, competitive intelligence, and IP-driven business development across technology sectors.
Senior Innovation Advisor
Richard Schwartz is a seasoned innovation strategist with extensive experience in technology commercialization and IP value creation. He advises clients on translating technical capabilities into defensible market positions.
Senior IP Advisor
Jeff Lindsay is a recognized thought leader in intellectual property strategy with deep expertise in chemical engineering, materials science, and manufacturing innovation. He advises Fortune 500 clients on IP portfolio optimization.
Senior Technology Advisor
Bruce Story brings deep technical expertise in software, systems engineering, and telecommunications to ipCG’s advisory team. His background spans both startup and enterprise technology development.