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About
Marquicia Pierce is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Ruby Leaf Media, where she works as a life science business consultant. Her work focuses on the technology commercialization field, assisting life science startups and entrepreneurs in developing actionable strategies from their ideas.
Experience
- Ruby Leaf MediaFounder, Principal Consultantcurrent2016 — present
- XLerateHealthDirector, Portfolio Commercializationcurrent2024 — present
- Spartan InnovationsEntrepreneur in Residencecurrent2023 — present
- Spartan InnovationsProgram Director | Lansing SBIR STTR MedTech Accelerator2023East Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Spartan InnovationsProgram Manager | Ed-Tech Accelerator2023East Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Builders + BackersBuilder In Residencecurrent2023 — present
- VentureWellInvestor Mentorcurrent2023 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
- Michigan Small Business Development CenterTechnology Business Consultant2021 — 2023
- TSRL, IncProduct Development Manager2019 — 2021
- Spartan InnovationsProgram Manager - Hibiskus Biopharma, Inc. (Acquired)2016 — 2018Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
- Pordis, LLCProgram Manager2014 — 2015Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGraduate Student Researcher2007 — 2014Greater Nashville Area, TN
- Indiana University School of DentistryRonald E. McNair Research Scholar2005 — 2007Indianapolis, Indiana Area
- United States Department of DefenseSummer Intern2004Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
Skills & more
Strategy1Public Speaking14Management6Angel Investing6Fundraising4Venture Capital2Investor1Non-dilutive fundraising1Molecular Biology35Biochemistry41Neuroscience28Marketing Communications7
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Medical ResearchLifesciencesImmunofluorescenceData AnalysisBiophysicsConfocal MicroscopyPhysiologyStatisticsBiologyFluorescence MicroscopyTeachingGrant Writing- Venture Capital Unviersity — University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
- Basics of Angel Investing — Angel Capital Association
- Emergency Manager IS-00001.a — U.S. Department of Homeland Security
From Marquicia's professional profile.
Colleagues at Builders + Backers
Byron White
Builder-in-Residence at Builders + Backers
Courtney Baker
Director of Technical Solutions at Builders + Backers
Dave Dworschak
Builder-in-Residence at Builders + Backers
Donald Smith
Builder-in-Residence at Builders + Backers
Donna Harris
General Partner at Builders + Backers
Eric Sillies
Builder-in-residence at Builders + Backers
Erich Broksas
Chief Operating Officer + Partner at Builders + Backers
Gisele Gerry
Director of Marketing Solutions at Builders + Backers
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Marquicia Pierce?
- Marquicia Pierce is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Ruby Leaf Media, where she works as a life science business consultant. Her work focuses on the technology commercialization field, assisting life science startups and entrepreneurs in developing actionable strategies from their ideas.
- Where does Marquicia Pierce work?
- Marquicia Pierce is Builder-in-residence at Builders + Backers.
- Where did Marquicia Pierce go to school?
- Marquicia Pierce studied at Vanderbilt University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Physiology & Biophysics); Vanderbilt University (Independent Emphasis in Engineering Management); Northwood University (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)).
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Also attended Vanderbilt University352
Jacob JofeInvestor at Index VenturesRoss Perot Jr.Chairman of The Perot Group at Perot JainDavid JohnsonManaging Director at Intel Capital, North AmericaTom DriscollPrincipal at Differential VenturesSabina SmithPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersPayton DobbsOperating Partner at Hoxton Ventures
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Also attended Northwood University8
Debrah HermanPartner at Anzu PartnersRomain BatailleInvestment Director at SoderoBenjamin KrynickExecutive Vice President, Head of Bank Operations at Webster BankFreerk SmitPartner, CFO en Investor Relations at Karmijn KapitaalMeg WrightMarketing Manager at Dragonfly Enviro CapitalGeorge WellmerFounder at Tupelo
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Also attended Purdue University334
Mamoon HamidPartner at Kleiner PerkinsNabeel HyattInvestor helping founders and working on AI that enables human creativity and agencyKenneth Morand, Ph.D.Life Sciences Partner at CincyTechJane CommerfordOperations at 8VCSven StrohbandInvestor at Khosla VenturesJeff PetersPartner at Ibex Investors
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Also attended Calvin University17
Jeff VeenDesigner and investor in London, United KingdomBrett VerkaikWest Highland Capital, CIO at Tribes VenturesEmily FiagbedziAI Startup Program Director at Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST)Jacqueline LensingInvestment Associate at Grand VenturesDavid A. WiersmaSenior Associate at Research Corporation TechnologiesJosh NelsonDirector at Empire State Development – New York Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at XLerateHealth2
Also worked at VentureWell5
Also worked at Michigan Small Business Development Center2
Also worked at Indiana University School of Dentistry30
Logan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechKyle PrifogleStaff AI Engineer at JMI EquityDanisha PasayaAnalyst, M&A Advisory at eGateway CapitalRachel ByrneSenior Talent Manager at Mainsail PartnersAnnie BrennanSenior Associate, Information Technology at Adams Street PartnersSeth NuttPrincipal at Griffin Gaming Partners
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