People

Foster Chamberlain employees are proven entrepreneurs and business strategists, capable of providing leadership and focus to a new business.

John F. Ulrich

A founder and Principal of Foster Chamberlain, John is currently working with new ventures in the aerospace, building materials and medical device industries. Recently, John worked with a large research lab to develop a spin-out business based on "artificial muscle," a technology platform with broad industry application. Previously, John developed a market entry strategy for a Fortune 100 company to enter the water quality market. He also assisted a venture-backed technology company in launching a radio frequency identification (RFID) business.

Prior to Foster Chamberlain, John developed broad business-development experience, launching products and services in the U.S. and abroad. Prior employers include American Express, Wilsonart International (a division of ITW), Fessenden Hall Incorporated and the Martin Architectural Group.

John holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA in architecture from Lehigh University. John serves annually as a mentor in Wharton’s Business Plan Competition and gives frequent presentations on corporate venturing. Recently, John addressed a group of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists as a featured speaker at the National Renewable Energy Lab’s Technology Day.