Pat G. Morand
President at Open Prairie Ventures Inc
Profile
Patrick is the President of Open Prairie and has over 35 years of expertise in investment and company management for businesses in complex regulated industries and emphasis in turnaround management, investor relations and accountability standards and performance.
Prior to joining Open Prairie, Pat was the Managing Director of the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund and held the Chief Executive Officer position with three different companies in the biologics sector.
He also served as Vice President of Commercial Operations for Genesis Therapeutics; Executive Vice President of Sequitor Medical Technologies; and Executive in Residence of the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse where he provided support to over 65 companies representing in excess of $100 million in investment.
With his intimate familiarity with life science companies at all stages, and Open Prairie’s belief that many components of the agricultural industry are paralleled with the life sciences, Pat brings a unique and invaluable set of experiences and skills to the development of prospective portfolio companies.
Pat holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the Athenaeum of Ohio..
Pat G. Morand active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Open Prairie Ventures Inc
 Open Prairie Ventures Inc Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Ventures Inc (Open Prairie) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by James M. Schultz. The firm headquartered in Effingham, Illinois. | President | 2012-04-30 |
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP
 Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP invests in companies located in the US, with a special focus on rural America with an investment size of $2 - $10 million. The fund target companies operating in the fields of agricultural, life science, food, processing, information technology & logistics sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for growth transactions. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Pat G. Morand
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Southwest Michigan First (Venture Capital)
 Southwest Michigan First (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, Southwest Michigan First is a privately-funded, non-profit corporation and venture capital investor located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They are a subsidiary of the Southwest Michigan First Corp. and are affiliated with the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund which was formed in 2004. | Private Equity Investor | 2009-11-30 |
Michigan Venture Capital Association
 Michigan Venture Capital Association Investment ManagersFinance Michigan Venture Capital Association operates as a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. The company was founded by 2002 by Terry Cross and David P. Weaver in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-30 |
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Green House
 Pittsburgh Life Sciences Green House Investment ManagersFinance Pittsburgh Life Sciences Green House (PLSG) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2004-10-31 |
Genesis Therapeutics, Inc.
 Genesis Therapeutics, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Genesis Therapeutics, Inc. manufactures skin care products for people and pets. It also offers contract manufacturing services, private label solutions, raw material sourcing, SQUAL-OTIC ear cleanser for dogs and cats and custom formulation services. The company is headquartered in Guelph, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-04-30 |
EADevices, Inc.
 EADevices, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology EADevices, Inc. develops minimally invasive surgical and related procedures and products. The company was founded by Joshua A. Gerlick in 2004 and is headquartered in Munhall, PA. | Founder | - |
Training of Pat G. Morand
| The Athenaeum of Ohio | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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NanoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 NanoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NanoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. developed therapeutic and diagnostic products. The company was founded by Michael Jay, Stephen Benoit and Russell J. Mumper in 2000 and was headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Commercial Services |
Southwest Michigan First Corp.
 Southwest Michigan First Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Southwest Michigan First Corp. offers economic development, venture capitalism, recruitment, life science, manufacturing, back office, commercial real estate, talent management and leadership development and community capitalism. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Commercial Services |
Michigan Venture Capital Association
Michigan Venture Capital Association Investment ManagersFinance Michigan Venture Capital Association operates as a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. The company was founded by 2002 by Terry Cross and David P. Weaver in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Finance |
Southwest Michigan First (Venture Capital)
Southwest Michigan First (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, Southwest Michigan First is a privately-funded, non-profit corporation and venture capital investor located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They are a subsidiary of the Southwest Michigan First Corp. and are affiliated with the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund which was formed in 2004. | Finance |
Vestaron Corp.
 Vestaron Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Vestaron Corp. develops and markets bioinsecticides derived from naturally occurring peptides. It offers the following brands: Spear-T for the treatment of thrips, Spear-P controls Colorado Potato beetle, and Spear-C protects crops from lepidopteran pests. The company was founded by Glenn F. King in 2005 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Process Industries |
Micronics, Inc.
 Micronics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Micronics, Inc. develops molecular and immuno-hematology diagnostic products. Its products include PanNAT molecular diagnostic system, immunohematology diagnostic products and research & development products. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Health Technology |
NephRx Corp.
 NephRx Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology NephRx Corp. provides therapeutic products for the treatment of kidney failures. The firm's flagship product includes NX001 is a kidney growth factor peptide for acute renal failure that is currently in preclinical development for treatment of delayed graft function in transplant patients. The company was founded in 2001 by Pratik Shah and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. | Health Technology |
RealBio Technology, Inc.
 RealBio Technology, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology RealBio Technology, Inc. develops cell and tissue culture technologies. It introduced D4 Culture System-an advanced, disposable cell culture platform capable of developing full three-dimensional cell structures in vitro. The firm's D4 Culture System enables customers to develop cell structures that mimic the natural composition, configuration and function of normal and diseased tissue. The company was founded by Lee Noll in June 2009 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Health Technology |
Open Prairie Ventures Inc
Open Prairie Ventures Inc Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Ventures Inc (Open Prairie) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by James M. Schultz. The firm headquartered in Effingham, Illinois. | Finance |
Monteris Medical, Inc.
 Monteris Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Monteris Medical, Inc. operates as a medical device company that develops laser-based systems to treat brain tumors. It offers the AXiiiS Stereotactic Miniframe, a single use platform for image-guided, stereotactic brain biopsy, and the AtamA Stabilization System for MRI-guided neurosurgical procedures that require rigid head fixation. The company was founded by Mark G. Torchia in 1999 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. | Health Technology |
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Green House
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Green House Investment ManagersFinance Pittsburgh Life Sciences Green House (PLSG) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Genesis Therapeutics, Inc.
Genesis Therapeutics, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Genesis Therapeutics, Inc. manufactures skin care products for people and pets. It also offers contract manufacturing services, private label solutions, raw material sourcing, SQUAL-OTIC ear cleanser for dogs and cats and custom formulation services. The company is headquartered in Guelph, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
EADevices, Inc.
EADevices, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology EADevices, Inc. develops minimally invasive surgical and related procedures and products. The company was founded by Joshua A. Gerlick in 2004 and is headquartered in Munhall, PA. | Electronic Technology |
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP invests in companies located in the US, with a special focus on rural America with an investment size of $2 - $10 million. The fund target companies operating in the fields of agricultural, life science, food, processing, information technology & logistics sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for growth transactions. | Finance |
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