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Michael Wiley

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Vice President at Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLC
📍 Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Michael Wiley is the Vice President of Foundation Venture Capital Group, where he spearheads investments in early-stage life sciences and technology companies. With a background that includes a JD and an MBA from West Virginia University, he specializes in technology commercialization, strategic partnerships, and venture financing. People often describe him as focused, diligent, and creative.

He is an active participant in the regional innovation ecosystem, frequently speaking at events and serving on advisory boards like the Commercialization Center for Innovative Technologies (CCIT). Michael is focused on building bridges between academic research at institutions like Rutgers and Princeton and commercial application.

Unique fact: He previously spearheaded the design and launch of financing products for innovative clean energy companies at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Vice President
Job Level
Senior
Location
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
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Healthcare Spinouts
His recent work focuses on investing in and supporting healthcare and life science startups spun out from university and hospital partners like Rutgers, Cooper, and Hackensack Meridian Health.
Tech Commercialization
A core theme of his career is moving promising technology from research institutions like universities and labs to the market by funding and advising startups.
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Career

Work history

1-2015
Vice President
Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLC
2-2014 - 1-2015
Senior Director - Ventures & Commercialization
Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLC
6-2009 - 3-2011
Clean Energy Solutions Project Leader
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
7-2007 - 6-2013
Sr. Venture Officer
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
4-2005 - 6-2007
Innovation Zones Project Officer
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
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Education
1996 - 1999
MBA
WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics
1995 - 1999
JD
West Virginia University College of Law
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