PTV Sciences - Our Team - Entrepreneurs in Residence

Brooke C. Akins
Director of Investor Relations

Mrs. Akins joined PTV Sciences in 2008, becoming the Director of Investor Relations in 2010. Her responsibilities include management of the investor relations department, developing marketing and media communications and providing oversight on the company’s IT infrastructure. Mrs. Akins considers her first obligation is to the investors, focusing on direct communications, investment collateral and chairing PTV's annual limited partner meeting. Previously, Mrs. Akins worked as education coordinator for AVEDA Services Great Lakes, based in Chicago, Illinois, where she worked closely with educators to facilitate both continuing education and seasonal launches of AVEDA products and services.

Mrs. Akins graduated with College honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a B.A. in Sociology.

Lauren F. Chauret
Manager of Finance

Mrs. Chauret joined PTV Sciences in 2007 and serves as the Manager of Finance. Mrs. Chauret is responsible for financial reporting and portfolio company valuations for the PTV funds. She also manages the investment process, overseeing the initial review of investment opportunities and collaborating with the PTV investment team throughout the due diligence process and negotiation of investment terms. Post investment, Mrs. Chauret works with portfolio company management on follow-on investments, strategic planning, and other legal and financial matters.

Mrs. Chauret graduated with high honors from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin and holds a B.B.A. in Finance.

Mr. Lentz originally joined PTV Sciences in 2009, beginning his internship with PTV as an analyst for the firm. Mr. Lentz is engaged in nearly all aspects of venture capital investing from tracking and screening incoming business plans, conducting market due diligence, writing investment memorandums, investment opportunity identification and ongoing analytical support for PTV’s portfolio companies. Previously, Mr. Lentz worked at Apollo Endosurgery where he supported marketing and sales efforts surrounding the development and commercialization of the company’s flexible surgical platform.

Mr. Lentz graduated from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin and holds a B.B.A. in Finance.