Team
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.”
Julie L Fife, PhD
VP, Program Management
“Grant Engine, as a company, is about so much more than just grant writing. Each small business client receives a personalized experience, and our delivery team goes above and beyond to help advance a better product towards commercialization … and along the way, we also help secure non-dilutive funding.
My favorite part of the job is the people. It is a privilege to work with such exceptional, diverse and successful entrepreneurs. I learn something new every day, and I am humbled by the opportunity to be a small part of their successes.“
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.”
Sam C Tetlow, MBA
Founder, CEO
Sam Tetlow is Founder & CEO of Grant Engine. Grant Engine has a proven model of delivering funding to leading life science companies through the NIH SBIR program as well as DARPA, BARDA and other DoD sources. Sam has successful experience as an entrepreneur and investor in life sciences companies such as EpiCypher (named best University Startup of 2016 by U.S. Congress), ILS Genomics, Immunologix, Gentris Corporation, and Tranzyme Pharma among others. As a leader within companies Sam has a functional focus on product development, sales, finance and corporate development. Sam continues to build on his venture capital experience by investing into compelling companies as an Angel. Sam seeks results and has a proven track record of generating operational and financials results that exceed investor expectations generated from traditional asset classes. Sam holds a MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (Beta Gamma Sigma, 2003) and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Honors, 1993). He is a former triathlete and an avid proponent of doing good while doing well.
Julie L Fife, PhD
VP, Program Management
Julie has over 13 years of experience in various materials science, imaging, and healthcare-related fields. As VP of Program Management at Grant Engine, she leads the delivery team in assisting small businesses in their pursuits of non-dilutive funding for innovative therapeutics, diagnostics, devices, and research tools in all stages of development. Julie previously worked as a Civilian Employee for the US Army and as a Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institut in Switzerland. She is a co-author on over 50 publications and holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University.
Kristin Scott, PhD
VP, Research
Kristin Scott, PhD is the Vice President of Research at Grant Engine. Dr. Scott excels at positioning your technology to align with the funding body’s priorities and writing a proposal that is clear, concise, and compelling. She supports our Lead Writers with training in narrative writing, rhetoric, and scientific communication to effectively communicate your research and development goals to review panels. She also leads internal original research at Grant Engine, focused on developing novel algorithms that predict proposal success. Dr. Scott earned her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Iowa. With support from the Burroughs-Wellcome Fund she completed postdoctoral training at the Medical Research Council, Human Genetics Unit in Edinburgh, Scotland and the Department of Genetics at Case Western Reserve University. She joined the faculty at Duke University in 2008 leading her own laboratory, first at the Duke Institute for Genomic Sciences & Policy, and later as a member of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology.
Chris Brasfield
Head of Finance & Operations
Chris Brasfield is the Head of Finance & Operations at Grant Engine and owner of Brasfield Accounting. Chris has over 15 years’ experience in all aspects of Grants Management and Grant Accounting including annual audits and indirect rate negotiations. He brings value to Grant Engine clients through his expertise as an experienced accounting professional and entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology industry. Chris is skilled in Operations Management, Biotechnology, Business Development, Management, Life Sciences, and Grant Administration. He earned his MS in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina State University.
Product Funding Team
Simon Cox
Product Funding Executive
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.
Zachary Steen
Product Funding Specialist
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.
650-937-9164 (direct)
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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