Mike Carnes — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Vice President, Emerging Company Development at North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Provides leadership and oversight for programs designed to catalyze the start-up and growth of innovative life science companies
Makes direct investments in early-stage companies and manages relationships with angel and venture capital groups
Previously served as an Assistant Researcher at Syngenta

Biography

Mike Carnes is the Vice President of Emerging Company Development (ECD) at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading, guiding, and overseeing the ECD unit, which administers various programs and activities aimed at fostering the start-up and growth of innovative life science companies within North Carolina.