Build Out Loud.
Your story is your greatest asset.
You have the vision. Turn your life science innovation into traction, funding, and growth.
Get Unstuck with the guided framework that has helped founders shape their story, structure their next moves, and get others onboard, without losing time, energy, or momentum.
What Tech Founders Need
- Clarity: Translate complex research into plain-spoken value.
- Validation: Leverage market research and industry trends to own your niche.
- Activation: Create a commercialization plan and investor-ready assets.
Strategic Partnership Playbook
- Structure your thinking
- Map your ecosystem
- Connect with the right partnerships
- Build meaningful relationships
Phase 1: Formulate
Refine your value proposition to clearly express your unique strengths. Set strategic partnership priorities that align with your growth goals.
Translate Your Tech– Define what you’re building, why it matters, and who needs to hear it—without jargon.
Summarize
Progress
Identify
Competition
Define
Framework
Phase 2: Validate
Map out and identify high-potential partners who can accelerate your progress. Ensure your outreach focuses on those best suited to your vision.
Validate with Data– Map the landscape, spot gaps, and align your story with real market opportunity.
Validate
Value
Map
Ecosystem
Clarify
Fit
Phase 3: Communicate
Receive warm introductions to your priority partners. Engage in targeted outreach that leads to meaningful, impactful conversations.
Activate Your Assets– Build decks, grant narratives, partner briefs, and a step-by-step plan that drives action.
Refine
Message
Facilitate
Connections
Finalize
Communication
Client Outcomes
- Engage funders with messaging that resonates.
- Inspire your team through consistent updates.
- Attract strategic partners by demonstrating vision and market fit.
Meghan Scott
Builders & Backers Idea Accelerator
Builders and Backers has been an amazing experience. With Marquicia’s guidance, I clearly communicated my initiative’s purpose. The supportive community provided feedback, grants, and helped me expand our marketplace nationwide, impacting my community.
Shcarry Chatmon
Builders & Backers Idea Accelerator, 2023
As a first-time entrepreneur, I was grateful to have Dr. Pierce as my mentor through the Builders + Backers process. She helped me set realistic goals and create solid plans, allowing me to progress from an idea to developing my MVP. I’m excited to share future accomplishments with her.
Brenda Bertrand
Builders & Backers Idea Accelerator
Working with Marquicia transformed my startup. Her strategic insights turned years of ideas into action, giving me the confidence to move forward. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking to get unstuck and succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Founders in life sciences, MedTech, and deep tech seeking clear strategy for funding, partnerships, and commercialization.
Absolutely. Whether refining your first pitch or preparing grant proposals, we help define your next steps and messaging.
It’s the practice of sharing your journey and narrative as a strategic tool—internally to align your team, and externally to attract funding and partners.
Yes. We craft funder-ready materials—SBIR/STTR narratives, pitch decks, and partnership briefs—aligned to your strategy.
We prepare you to engage the right investors and partners with compelling messaging, but we do not directly broker capital.