About Urban Venture Group (UVG)
UVG Experience
UVG has over 140 combined years of experience working with federal, state, and local granting agencies. We offer practical, market-facing guidance to research organizations and tech transfer offices to accelerate value creation.
The UVG Approach
For each customer, UVG forms a custom-tailored team including UVG core consultants and subject matter experts (SMEs). The UVG core team has over 140 combined years in funding and entrepreneurial experience. We leverage our national network of SMEs to provide deep subject insight to our clients.
UVG's flexible approach makes us responsive, scalable, and cost-effective.
UVG Values
UVG was founded to help our clients make a difference with new innovations and research. Our values are core to our business, and guide how we work every day:
- Focus on the Client
- Deliver Value
- Commit to Quality
- Protect Proprietary Information
- Act Ethically
Meet the UVG Team
Burr Zimmerman, PhD
Paula Stevenson, PhD
Paula Stevenson, PhD
Building on his experience in medical device and therapeutic industries, Burr founded UVG to meet the early-stage capital needs of technology developers. Burr engages clients and seeks deep understanding of your needs and goals. Burr provides leadership, management, and strategy for UVG clients.
Paula Stevenson, PhD
Paula Stevenson, PhD
Paula Stevenson, PhD
Paula has over 35 years of experience in writing and managing technical proposals. She specializes in university and non-profit clients, and diverse, collaborative proposals. Paula's lengthy track record of success spans science, engineering, training, education, and more.
Deidre Torrey
Paula Stevenson, PhD
Deidre Torrey
Deidre is a dynamic proposal writer and manager, with over 10 years experience developing funding strategies for industry, university, and non-profit clients. She has diverse experience ranging from health to energy to infrastructure.
Katie Repsher
David Brownstein
David Brownstein
Katie provides project management, pre- and post-award budget development, proposal development, compliance, and market research.
David Brownstein
David Brownstein
David Brownstein
Dave co-founded UVG. Even after his passing, his leadership and vision continue to influence UVG, including our commitment to integrity, our focus on our customers, and our belief in data-driven decision making.