Experience

Innovation Partnerships

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Ventures, Managing Director - Accelerate Blue Fund

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Senior Associate Director of Ventures & Accelerate Blue Fund

  • Apr 2023 - Sep 2023

  Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Associate Director of Ventures & Accelerate Blue Fund

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2023

  Ann Arbor, MI Creating life science start-ups based on technologies discovered and developed at the University of Michigan. Over 70 new life science ventures launched since joining the university.

• Assistant Director, Venture Center

  • Apr 2015 - May 2019

  Ann Arbor, MI

• Senior Venture Specialist

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  Ann Arbor, MI



Gema Diagnostics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research

• President & COO

  • Jun 2009 - Oct 2014

  Ann Arbor, MI Dave spun out and led Gema Dx, a venture-backed molecular diagnostics startup established to develop applications to dramatically improve clinical outcomes in in vitro fertilization (IVF). • Raised $3M in venture capital, angel, and economic development funding • Designed and ran multisite, pivotal clinical trial, as well as five other human clinical studies • Recruited and managed 11 partner clinics, including the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Iowa • Oversaw 2 accepted… Show more Dave spun out and led Gema Dx, a venture-backed molecular diagnostics startup established to develop applications to dramatically improve clinical outcomes in in vitro fertilization (IVF). • Raised $3M in venture capital, angel, and economic development funding • Designed and ran multisite, pivotal clinical trial, as well as five other human clinical studies • Recruited and managed 11 partner clinics, including the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Iowa • Oversaw 2 accepted journal publications • Technology won Basic Science Prize at European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology • Led prosecution of 2 issued patents and 3 additional patent applications Show less



Avidimer Therapeutics

• Co-founder & Vice President, Business Operations

  • Dec 2004 - Apr 2009

  Ann Arbor, MI Co-founded Avidimer Therapeutics, a venture backed biotech focused on developing targeted drug technologies. * Raised over $4M in private equity and $2.5M in grants. * Led all finance, legal, intellectual property and business development activities. * Orchestrated company liquidation.



ANGLE

• United Kingdom
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Aug 2002 - Sep 2003

  Charlottesville, VA ANGLE focused on the commercialization of technology and the development of technology-based industry, from creating new companies to the planning, managing and marketing of research parks, incubators. While there, expanded firm’s capabilities in public sector technology development initiatives. • Conducted nanotechnology sector analysis and co-authored functional strategy for Ben Franklin Technology Partners • Authored policies and identified sources of funding for the University of the… Show more ANGLE focused on the commercialization of technology and the development of technology-based industry, from creating new companies to the planning, managing and marketing of research parks, incubators. While there, expanded firm’s capabilities in public sector technology development initiatives. • Conducted nanotechnology sector analysis and co-authored functional strategy for Ben Franklin Technology Partners • Authored policies and identified sources of funding for the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park • Conducted benchmarking analysis of technology transfer offices for the European Commission Show less



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Jan 1999 - Jul 2002

  Detroit, MI Strategic Advisory Team for the Deloitte's High Technology Industry Practice. • Developed a new market strategy for Deloitte’s high-tech manufacturing practice as part of an internal strategy team; Strategy was presented to and accepted by firm leadership and rolled-out globally • Designed and built major components of a product claims information system for a global tire manufacturer thereby raising visibility into potential quality and safety issues • Led a client/consultant team… Show more Strategic Advisory Team for the Deloitte's High Technology Industry Practice. • Developed a new market strategy for Deloitte’s high-tech manufacturing practice as part of an internal strategy team; Strategy was presented to and accepted by firm leadership and rolled-out globally • Designed and built major components of a product claims information system for a global tire manufacturer thereby raising visibility into potential quality and safety issues • Led a client/consultant team that managed the communications roll-out strategy for the Merger Program Office of a major chemical company • Helped architect Y2K Command Center organization structure for a $120B auto manufacturer Show less