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David Ferrick

Investor

Executive in Residence, Engineered Biology at GENERAL INCEPTION

Greater Sacramento

About

David Ferrick is Chief Executive Officer of Moddik Inc., a company focused on life science tools and immunotherapy. He has more than 20 years of experience in the biotechnology sector, working across drug discovery, strategic partnerships, and the commercialization of life science products in areas including immunology, cancer, neurological diseases, and cell and gene therapy. His work has included advancing drug development programs and in vitro diagnostic tests.

Experience

  1. Moddik Inc.Chief Executive Officercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Senergy BioExecutive Directorcurrent2025 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  3. Ferrick Enterprises LLCPresidentcurrent2023 — presentDavis, California, United States
  4. ModdikExecutive in Residence2026
  5. Cellsonics Inc.Chief Executive Officer2024 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
  6. Axion BiosystemsChief Scientific Officer, Strategy and Business Development2022 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  7. Agilent TechnologiesAssociate Vice President New Market Development2018 — 2022Santa Clara, CA
  8. Agilent TechnologiesAssociate Vice President, New Market and Corporate Development, Cell Analysis Division2018 — 2022
  9. Agilent TechnologiesSenior Director Marketing and Applications2015 — 2018Greater Boston Area
  10. Agilent TechnologiesSenior Director Marketing & Applications, Cell Analysis Division2015 — 2017
  11. Seahorse BioscienceChief Scientific Officer2005 — 2015Greater Boston Area
  12. Guava TechnologiesVice President Biology & Clinical Applications2003 — 2005San Francisco Bay Area
  13. Guava technologiesVice-President Biology & Clinical Applications2003 — 2004
  14. Sagres Discovery, oncology therapeutics company acquired by ChironCEO and Founder1999 — 2003Davis, CA
  15. Sagres DiscoveryChief Executive Officer and Co-Founder1999 — 2003
  16. Rigel PharmaceuticalsDirector, Molecular and Cellular Biology1997 — 1999San Francisco Bay Area
  17. UC DavisAssociate Professor of Immunology1990 — 1997Davis, CA
  18. UC DavisAssociate Professor, Dept. of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology1990 — 1997

Skills & more

Strategic Planning1Transgenic MiceMaterial CharacterizationChemistrySequencingMarketingMolecular CloningAntibodiesGene ExpressioncDNAStrategic PartnershipsCancer Immunotherapy
+12 moreDrug DiscoveryFlow CytometryBiotechnologyImmunologyMolecular & Cellular BiologyBusiness DevelopmentLifesciencesCellResearchStrategic planning and partnershipsBiotechnology InstrumentationProduct Commercialization

Languages Spanish

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Autumn Lee
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Brad Crutchfield
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Brad Nelson
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Byron Hewett
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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Ferrick?
David Ferrick is Chief Executive Officer of Moddik Inc., a company focused on life science tools and immunotherapy. He has more than 20 years of experience in the biotechnology sector, working across drug discovery, strategic partnerships, and the commercialization of life science products in areas including immunology, cancer, neurological diseases, and cell and gene therapy. His work has included advancing drug development programs and in vitro diagnostic tests.
Where does David Ferrick work?
David Ferrick is Executive in Residence, Engineered Biology at GENERAL INCEPTION.
Where did David Ferrick go to school?
David Ferrick studied at Georgetown University (Ph.D., Immunology); University of Toronto (Post Doctoral Fellowship, Immunology); University of Florida (B.S., Chemistry).

Founder mafias

University of Toronto mafia101

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Georgetown University mafia56

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Trae StephensBSFounded Pursuit +1Ted LeonsisAmerican StudiesFounded Snagfilms +1Briggs MorrisonBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Crossbow Therapeutics +1Darren NixFounded Interviewed +1Brendan LevyBoard Certified Family Medicine PhysicianFounded Clara +1Oliver HillBachelor of Science - BSFounded Clearspace +1

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University of Florida mafia35

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Andrew ScheuermannDual bachelors in Chemistry (B.S.) and Economics (B.A.)Founded Arch Systems +1Aaron KemmerCommunications & Leadership DevelopmentFounded MAX SPACE +1Gordon Hirsch WilsonStatistics and MathematicsFounded Rain AI +1Dr. John L Evans JrBAFounded Promising PeopleDavid KoleskyB.SFounded Montai TherapeuticsThomas BallBSFounded Next Coast Ventures

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Ucdavis mafia8

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Russ d'SaResearcherFounded Meetyu +2Adam PluemerLab Manager, Biophotonics Lab, Dept. Biomedical EngineeringFounded InstadeepTom ShaplandBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded TuleNohtal PartanskyTutorFounded Sorting RoboticsChris CardéResearcher and Team LeaderFounded HeyChargeBruce GermanDistinguished ProfessorFounded Matrubials

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GENERAL INCEPTION mafia5

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Byron HewettExecutive in Residence, Life Science Tools & DxFounded Brava Diagnostics +1Brad NelsonDivision Lead, Life Science Tools & DxFounded Enable MedicineJeff RiegerExecutive in Residence, Life Science Tools & DxFounded CryoveritasJeff CaputoExecutive in Residence, Life Science Tools & DxFounded ClearCut Surgical

Same school

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Trae StephensPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of AndurilLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalKatherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Tobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesAna AndreescuInvestor at Index VenturesTed LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at Revolution

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Ilya SutskeverCo-founder of OpenAI; co-founder & CEO of Safe SuperintelligenceNick FrosstCo-founder of CohereYasmin RazaviInvestor at Spark CapitalImran BashirFounding Partner, Chief Operating Officer at Extreme Venture PartnersKarim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalAndrew MiklasGeneral Partner at Y Combinator

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Also attended University of Florida151

Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkLauren HolsingerChief Of Staff at March Capital PartnersAndrea EchstenkamperVP of Marketing at HeavybitAmy KalokerinosInvestor at Khosla VenturesBrendon SchmidtPrincipal & Head of Business Development at Sierra VenturesDavid CorreaChief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Marlin Equity Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Axion Biosystems2

Tommi UnkuriMember of the Board at ScietyMichelle JarrardManaging Director at GRA Venture

Also worked at Agilent Technologies33

Martin ScottSenior Technical Advisor at Samsung Catalyst FundStuart HwangVenture Partner at Remiges Ventures, Inc.Tyler AmesEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceHerman VerrelstFounding Partner & Senior Advisor at Heran PartnersNick RoelofsVenture Partner at ScietyStuart HwangVenture Partner at RDiscovery

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Also worked at Seahorse Bioscience1

Fouad AzzamPartner at EQT Life Sciences

Also worked at Rigel Pharmaceuticals1

Dan HermansenAdvisory Board at Final Frontier (Space & Defence VC)