Beth Burgert

Developer

I want to change the world.

Most frustrating yet rewarding is leaving the academic environment with the constant battle of needing to prove that scientific innovation has worth and marketability in order for research and business to synchronize.

The No. 1 mistake made by entrepreneurs is failing to prioritize understanding of cash flow and overhead expenses necessary to not only start a business, but maintain and grow at a sustainable rate moving ahead.

The top three lessons I have learned as an entrepreneur are: 1) A single person cannot accomplish everything alone. Building a supportive team of people who can thrive together towards a single goal is priceless. 2) Coming from a scientific academic background I have learned the importance of teaching oneself a better understanding of what it means to run a business. 3) I have learned to be humble in viewing the bigger picture of progress. In many cases what appears to be taking a step back can be necessary in order to re-prioritize for future success.

Beth Burgert is a research partner helping with the development of Dynamic Botanical Solutions since 2014.  

Prior to starting with DBS Beth studied biology, related scieces, and philosophy at the University of South Alabama securing a B.A. in Science.

Prior research involved:

Field Assistant - Dolphin strandings | Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network, field advisor: Courtney Miller 2012 - 2014

Field Assistant - Horseshoe crab ecological studies | Department of Biology, University of South Alabama, field advisor: Maury Estes 2013

Field Assistant - Grass shrimp ecological studies | Department of Biology, University of South Alabama, field advisor: Tyler Mason 2013

Field Assistant - Pipe fish ecological studies | Department of Biology, University of South Alabama, field advisor: Perri Anne Edwards 2014

Undergraduate Assistantship - Wetland ecology research for the NFS | Department of Plant Biology, Southern Illinois University, lab/field advisor: Dr. Loretta L. Battaglia Summer, 2012

Completion of Marine Biology Coursework at Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), Dauphin Island, AL, Summer 2011: Coastal Zone Management, Dolphins and Whales, Coastal Wetlands Ecology, Marine Ecology, Marine Aquaculture

Related coursework: Phycology, Invertebrate Zoology, Vertebrate Zoology, Animal Behavior, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Botany, Entomology, Parisitology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Psychology

 Undergraduate Research Symposium, Spring Hill College:

2012, Using genetic ecology to differentiate between native and invasive haplotypes of Phragmites australis.

2011, The effects polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have on Crassostrea virginica.

 Additional recognitions:

Society of Leadership and Success, 2011-2012, recognition for leadership positions on campus.

Spring Hill Medallion, 2011, awarded to the top ten exemplary Spring Hill College students from each class.

Spring Hill College Chicago Alumni Scholarship, 2009.

Spring Hill College Presidential Academic Scholarship, 2009.