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Matthew S. Crawford, MBA

Founding Managing Director, PTV SCIENCES
Prior to founding PTV Sciences, Mr. Crawford was a Partner at Academy Funds, a venture capital firm based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. While at Academy, Mr. Crawford participated in the creation and financing of many healthcare companies.

Mr. Crawford graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. and M.B.A., where he conducted research on venture capital and capital markets activities. Upon graduation, he joined First Union Capital Markets Corporation and rose to Vice President during his six years at the firm. While at First Union, Mr. Crawford worked with all aspects of financing small, mid-size, and large companies.

Mr. Crawford participates on the Business Advisory Board for the Institute for the Study of Aging, located in New York City, as well as the Alumni Council Board at Wake Forest University. Mr. Crawford currently sits on the boards of Apollo Endosurgery, IDEV Technologies, LDR Spine, and On-X Life Technologies.