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  Mark deGrandpre, Ph.D. - Board Observer 
Director of Investments: Physical Sciences, Ben Franklin Technology PArtners of Southeastern PA 

Mark deGrandpre, Ph.D. is currently at BFTP/SEP. He is responsible for a portfolio of over 30 young physical science companies in the region, and for identifying new investment opportunities.  Mark has significantly improved deal flow and enhanced portfolio quality since he joined the BFTP team in January of 2006.  He is an active participant as an investor and in an advisory role for these emerging companies lending support in strategic and financial matters.

Mark deGrandpre, Ph.D. has over 20 years of experience with innovative business and technology development.  After receiving his Ph.D., Mark joined the Rohm and Haas Company with his responsibilities over a 20+ year span bridged the areas of both business and technology including research management, business development, Vice President of Research and Marketing for Polytribo venture, and Director of Licensing, Corporate Development. Following this tenure, Mark was Director of Technology and New Business Development for Polysciences Inc., a privately held specialty-materials company headquartered in Warrington, PA.

Mark received his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry Magna Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles. Mark has also completed the Wharton Management Certificate Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

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