Amy Duncan

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Director, The Brink SBDC @ University of San Diego
Del Mar, CA, US
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Del Mar, California, United States, United States
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Amy Duncan is a consultant, entrepreneur, and investor with over 20 years’ experience working in the life science/biotech industry. As an experienced marketing strategist, she led product management, managed corporate branding, developed marketing programs, and sold capital equipment at what is now Thermo Scientific; and directed product/marketing initiatives at an entrepreneurial start up. Through her business, Goldfish Consulting, Amy has advised over 100 life science companies and scientific founders at all stages with strategy, execution, and commercialization. Active in the local startup community, she is Fund Manager of the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) fund III, raising over $1.7M from mostly first-time angel investors in four months that invested in five companies. She serves as communications chair for the San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE) and is a member of the Marketing and Membership Committee for the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a member of NuFund Venture Group (TCA-SD), and is director of The Brink SBDC. Amy earned a BS in biochemistry from UC Davis and an MBA from San Diego State University.

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Director, The Brink SBDC
Del Mar, CA, US
Amy Duncan Work Experience Details
  • University Of San Diego
    Director, The Brink Sbdc
    University Of San Diego
    Del Mar, Ca, Us
  • University Of San Diego
    Director, The Brink Sbdc
    University Of San Diego Mar 2023 - Present
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    The Brink SBDC is a community-facing entrepreneur center housed at University of San Diego. We provide free and confidential 1:1 consulting and training to early-stage entrepreneurs starting innovative companies in San Diego. With a deep bench of 16 accomplished advisors and access to a network of over 100 business resources, The Brink helps innovative entrepreneurs build investable companies that generate economic impact. Part of the San Diego Imperial SBDC network, the Brink SBDC is housed at the University of San Diego in the Knauss School of Business.
  • Goldfish Consulting, Inc.
    Founder And Chief Strategy Consultant
    Goldfish Consulting, Inc. 2008 - Present
    Del Mar, Ca, Us
    Goldfish Consulting provides business advisory and management consulting services for life science and biotechnology companies. We specialize in helping scientific founders develop product-market fit, strategic position, and simplify communication of complex technologies to better connect with partners, investors, or customers. Our process spans three phases: research, strategy, and communications. We develop strategies through research, which includes Internal Assessment, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, and Voice of Customer (VOC). With a clear understanding of strategic position—where the product meets a customer need, unmet by competitors, in a growing market—we are better prepared to create communications that reach the target customer and drive growth.
  • San Diego Angel Conference
    Fund Manager Sdac Iii & Investor
    San Diego Angel Conference Mar 2019 - Present
    San Diego, California, Us
    The San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) participates in the San Diego ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with accredited investors. As Fund Manager for the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) III, I raised over $1.7M from mostly first-time angel investors, in four months, which was used to invest in five companies: Advocat, Abterra Bio, ChargeNet Stations, Fluid Power AI, and Verity Packaging. SDAC V kicks off in January 2023 with the final award presentation on April 22, 2023. Visit www.thesdangels.com to learn more.
  • Tech Coast Angels San Diego
    Angel Investor
    Tech Coast Angels San Diego May 2020 - Present
    San Diego, California, Us
    NuFund, formerly TCA-San Diego (TCA-SD), is one of the largest and most active angel investment networks in the country.
  • San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange
    Executive Committee Member And Communications Chair
    San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange 2013 - Present
    San Diego, California, Us
    The San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization run by and for entrepreneurs in the San Diego area whose interests include biotech, pharma, life sciences, mobile healthcare, IVD, medical devices, clean tech, biofuels and alternative energy.The SDEE Communications Committee is dedicated to promoting community awareness of SDEE events & workshops, member news and San Diego entrepreneur resources. For the latest updates on SDEE news & events we invite you to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter (@SDEEorg), Instagram, and Facebook.SDEE Communications Committee member since 2013; chair since 2017.
  • Abterra Biosciences
    Board Observer
    Abterra Biosciences Sep 2021 - Present
    San Diego, California, Us
    Abterra Bio (formerly Digital Proteomics) uses NGS, mass spec, and machine learning to comprehensively map the human antibody response to infectious diseases and cancer to rapidly identify better therapeutic antibodies.
  • Adastra.Ventures
    Startup Mentor
    Adastra.Ventures 2020 - Present
    Solana Beach, California, Us
    Ad Astra Ventures is a female-focused accelerator and fund dedicated to growing and empowering female founders in the early stages of their businesses.
  • Angel Capital Association
    Marketing & Membership Committee Member
    Angel Capital Association Sep 2021 - May 2023
    Us
    The Angel Capital Association (ACA) is the global trade association of angel groups and private investors that invest in high growth, early-stage ventures
  • The Brink Sbdc
    Advisor || The Brink Sbdc At Usd
    The Brink Sbdc Jun 2021 - Mar 2023
    San Diego, California, Us
    The Brink SBDC is part of the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center Network, hosted at the University of San Diego and is funded through a variety of public funds, including through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration, California GoBiz Office, and a partnership with the County of San Diego. As an advisor, I consult with The Brink clients on early stage funding and positioning strategies from tech and life sciences companies with high-growth potential.
  • Nih I-Corps
    Industry Expert
    Nih I-Corps May 2021 - Jul 2021
    I-Corps at NIH empowers entrepreneurs to develop and validate a strategic business model through diverse customer discovery. The I-Corps at NIH teams participate in an 8-week entrepreneurial immersion course based on NSF I-Corps to generate insights into challenges associated with the commercialization of biomedical and life sciences technologies. Participating companies enter the program with three-person teams consisting of a CEO, PI, and an Industry Expert who can be and internal or external professional possessing business development background in the target industry. I served as “industry expert” for Datirium LLC to help gather voice of customer from over 100 stakeholder interviews and build the business model canvas.
  • Awis San Diego
    Board Member, Wist Co-Chair Of Publications Committee, Member
    Awis San Diego 2008 - 2015
    San Diego, California, Us
    AWIS (Association for Women in Science) is a global network that inspires bold leadership, research, and solutions that advance women in STEM, spark innovation, promote organizational success and drive systemic change.Member - 2008WIST Publications Committee Member - 2011WIST Publications Co-Chair - 2013Board Member 2014 - 2015 (2 year term)
  • Sally Ride Science
    Director Of Marketing
    Sally Ride Science 2011 - 2013
    Us
    Sally Ride Science™ is an innovative science education company dedicated to supporting girls' and boys' interests in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America's first woman in space, started Sally Ride Science to create programs and publications that bring science to life and show students, parents, and educators that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating, and fun. Programs include: The Sally Ride Science Academy brought to you by ExxonMobil, eLearning, Key Concepts in Science, MoonKAM, and EarthKAM.
  • Stemgent
    Director Of Product Marketing
    Stemgent 2008 - 2010
    Beltsville, Md, Us
    Eighteenth employee. Launched first set of products for 2008 ISSCR. Built product marketing team and product launch process. Developed product positioning, messaging, and pricing. As Business Segment Director drove strategic planning, portfolio management, collaborations, and product development, overseeing the reprogramming and primary cell business. Managed team of nine direct reports in product marketing, technical support, and field support.
  • Applied Biosystems
    Sales Representative (Applied Biosystems)
    Applied Biosystems 2007 - 2008
    Waltham, Ma, Us
    Rotation in field sales. Managed a $2.7M territory. Finished 262% of instrument plan and 104% of consumable plan. Bonus awarded for finishing third in real-time PCR instrument revenue and fourth in units sold nationwide.
  • Applied Biosystems
    Sr. Manager, Strategic Marketing (Applied Biosystems)
    Applied Biosystems 2006 - 2007
    Waltham, Ma, Us
    Led the Americas marketing strategy for TaqMan, the leading brand of gene expression analysis products. Developed competitive strategies, led task force and field councils, and had responsibility for Innovations newsletter content and North America tradeshows.
  • Applied Biosystems
    Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications (Invitrogen)
    Applied Biosystems 2003 - 2006
    Waltham, Ma, Us
    Managed the Invitrogen brand -- the biggest brand in life science at the time. Created the integration strategy and brand architecture for seven acquisitions. Developed the brand standards guide. Led the “Accelerate” brand campaign, awarded the 2006 Life Science Industry Awards “Best Print Advertisement.” Led agency search. Managed two direct reports.
  • Applied Biosystems
    Marketing Manager (Invitrogen)
    Applied Biosystems 2001 - 2003
    Waltham, Ma, Us
    Managed the leading SuperScript® brand and gene expression product line. Awarded Invitrogen Innovation Award for “Best Developed Product with Significant Impact on an Existing Market.” Served on NPI Steering Committee. Managed three direct reports.
  • Applied Biosystems
    Product Manager (Invitrogen)
    Applied Biosystems 1998 - 2001
    Waltham, Ma, Us
    Led product development and created marketing campaigns for existing and emerging technologies in gene expression and amplification. Responsible for forecasts, pricing, and discounting. Conducted market research and competitive analysis. Authored numerous ads, brochures, direct mail, and newsletter articles.
  • Stratagene
    Associate Product Manager
    Stratagene 1997 - 1998
    Us
    Stratagene (now Agilent) - Led product development teams and developed marketing campaigns for competent cells and protein expression systems.
  • Stratagene
    Technical Service Representative
    Stratagene 1995 - 1997
    Us
    Stratagene (now Agilent) - Solved technical challenges from researchers worldwide via phone and email. Maintained a high call volume with one of the quickest response times.
  • The Scripps Research Institute
    Research Technician
    The Scripps Research Institute 1993 - 1995
    La Jolla, California, Us
    Recruited into Nobel Laureate lab of Dr. Gerald M. Edelman. Performed cDNA library screening, Southern, northern, and western blotting, PCR, cloning, DNA sequencing, protein expression and purification, PAGE, immunoprecipitation, and mammalian cell culture. Provided technical assistance for key publication with over 196 citations: Prieto AP, Edelman GM, Crossin KL (1993). Multiple integrins mediate cell attachment to cytotactin/tenascin. PNAS 90: 21, 10154-10158.

Amy Duncan Skills

Biotechnology Product Marketing Commercialization Competitive Analysis Lifesciences Strategy Molecular Biology Product Launch Genomics Marketing Strategy Product Development Start Ups Market Analysis Market Research Biochemistry Biopharmaceuticals Medical Devices Marketing Management Pharmaceutical Industry Technology Transfer Business Strategy Cell Marketing Cell Biology Hardware Diagnostics Oncology Genetics Integrated Marketing Leadership Drug Discovery Brand Development Global Marketing Immunology Marketing Communications Pcr Positioning Vaccines Graphic Design Market Development Infectious Diseases Brand Management Technology Evaluation Customer Insight Web Design Value Propositions Campaigns Competitive Intelligence Segmentation Drug Development Cancer

Amy Duncan Education Details

  • University Of California, Davis
    University Of California, Davis
    Biochemistry
  • San Diego State University
    San Diego State University
    Marketing And Entrepreneurship
  • Fresno City College
    Fresno City College
    Honors Program
  • Clovis West High School
    Clovis West High School
    High School Diploma
  • Lemoore High School
    Lemoore High School

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