Team
Meet the Leadership Team Behind Grant Engine
Our team consists of deeply experienced experts dedicated to helping innovative companies secure non-dilutive funding at 2 – 4x the average success rate. Our dedicated experts bring deep industry knowledge and a results-driven approach to every engagement. Our combined expertise ensures that clients receive strategic guidance and tailored solutions that significantly improve funding outcomes.
Management Team
Sam C Tetlow, MBA
Founder, CEO
“Grant Engine was started to save lives. I’ve been dedicated to this mission for most of my life and the team at Grant Engine is furthering this mission every day. We accomplish this mission with our clients by winning grants through key differentiators, including a deeply experienced and expert team, a proprietary approach to external review of our grants, and primary research on what wins and loses grants.
We selectively work with clients to secure funding for their products. Through our process of writing the grant, and the resulting funding, we improve the likelihood that a product will enter the market and advance the standard of care for patients. Reach out to us to see how we can support your vision.”
Madhav Sankunny, PhD
VP, Program Management
“Grant Engine, believes in being a partner to small businesses in their journey towards securing non-dilutive funding. We are invested in the success of our clients since ‘we win only when you win’. We pride ourselves in delivering a bespoke experience to each client based on their unique needs. To achieve this goal, we have an exceptionally talented team with diverse expertise that work towards a single-minded objective of securing funding for our clients.
At Grant Engine, we value the shared experience of our team and draw from it to provide solutions to unique problems faced by our clients. Working with inspired and driven entrepreneurs, and the ability to help cutting edge technology move to the market is my motivation to keep going every day.”
Kristin Scott, PhD
VP, Research
“Grant Engine is in the business of scientists helping scientists to secure funding. We apply our many decades of experience in grant funding, product development, and research to secure funding for our client’s products. Once we understand and appreciate the uniqueness and differentiating qualities of our clients products, we engage to craft a compelling story that resonates with the funding agency and reviewers.
We invest time and resources to learn what wins and loses grants and apply that knowledge to our team for the benefit of our clients projects. It’s a privilege to work with our clients and exciting to help build the next generation of products for the benefit of patients!”
Chris Brasfield
Head of Finance & Operations
“Grant Engine Accounting helps clients understand how to navigate everything in the post-award world from accessing funds to preparing for an audit. We are passionate about the systems these awards require and are dedicated to tailoring an approach that functions within the confines of each small business we work with. From setting up your accounting system from scratch, to simply plugging in a compliance system to your existing departments, we offer options that fit a range of needs.”
Product Funding Team
Joel Tabb, Product Funding Executive
Jun Wang-Gregg, Grant Strategy and Product Funding Executive
Simon Cox
Product Funding Executive
Working for Grant Engine is a privilege. The expertise within the company is second to none. And what impresses me most is the honest, open, and supportive culture across all areas. I’ve learned so much and learn more every day. We all have our skills sets and in Grant Engine, the whole organisation is pulling in the same direction … to get you, our client a win.
As Product Funding Executive my role is to facilitate the review of your technology through contracting and seamlessly hand over to the Grant Engine delivery teams. I’ve taken a circuitous route to arrive at Grant Engine, via acting, travel management, and sales coaching. The common denominator has been my pride in listening and exemplary customer satisfaction. So, while facilitating our relationship from first outreach to delivery team, I will be here to assist, advise, and support for your success.
Joel Tabb
Product Funding Executive
I’m excited to be part of the Grant Engine team. As a Product Funding Executive, I guide clients through the onboarding process, connecting you with our Subject Matter Experts, identifying the best non-dilutive funding opportunities, and supporting your transition to your grant delivery team. Grant Engine’s outstanding scientists, grant writers, and funding professionals work together with one goal: to secure you funding.
I bring 25+ years of experience in early-stage biotechnology and the SBIR ecosystem. I’ve written and won SBIR awards from NIH, NSF, NASA, and multiple DoD agencies, and I co-founded two biotech startups that successfully leveraged the SBIR program. My goal is to use this experience to help you navigate the non-dilutive funding landscape and secure the research support your company needs to advance.
joel@grantengine.com
650-937-9164
Jun Wang-Gregg
Grant Strategy and Product Funding Executive
As the Grant Strategy and Product Funding Executive at Grant Engine, I work closely with our partners to navigate the complex non-dilutive funding landscape and develop strategic roadmaps that position their programs for success. With a robust technical and industry background, including a PhD in Neuroscience, an MS in Molecular Biology, and biotech startup experience – I have helped clients secure over $118M in funding during my 4.5 years as a Program Manager at Grant Engine. I am deeply passionate about advancing innovations to patients and inspired daily by the commitment of the innovators I work with. I look forward to partnering with more teams to drive healthcare innovations to the next milestones.
jun@grantengine.com
650-937-9164
Zachary Steen
Product Funding Specialist
Typically, I am the first point of contact for you, a prospective new client. I will walk you through Grant Engine’s unique and personalized business model by detailing our process, differentiators, and economics. I look forward to meeting you and working with you. My background is heavily influenced in Biobanking, Pathology, and Cancer Research.
One aspect of this job allows me to meet extraordinary entrepreneurs who truly want to make a difference in the world. I am very thankful to be able to work with such an amazing team! We will go above and beyond to make your experience here at Grant Engine working the best as possible. Please feel free to contact me if you have any question about our services.
zacharysteen@grantengine.com
650-937-9164
It's Time to Get Your Funding
If you’re ready to get serious about winning non-dilutive funding, we’re ready to make that goal a reality. Contact us directly by emailing GreatScience@GrantEngine.com or call us at (650) 937-9164.
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