CEO Maria Simone
Maria Simone is founder and CEO of Signature Accents.
Before the formation of SA, Simone was managing
partner of DreamScout, an Arizona-based business
development firm specializing in start-up companies.
She assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs with business
planning and growth, capital formation, product
development, manufacturing and distribution. www.dreamscout.com
She is also a trainer for IBI
Global, an international entrepreneurial training
and networking organization.
When she earned her BS degree in Clinical Pharmacy
from St. John's University, Simone began her career
in business development roles for several large
health-related organizations (hospice, home health,
pharmaceutical research, medical device exporting),
eventually leading her to manage several multi-million
dollar accounts. She has an extensive background
in operations, sales, marketing, licensing and contract
negotiations.