| Duke University, Bachelor of Science | |
| Mechanical engineering and an MBA |
Jeff Clark co-founded The Aurora Funds with Scott Albert in 1994. He works primarily with Aurora’s life sciences portfolio. He pulls from his strategic planning and operational experience to help these companies create or refine business plans, build solid management teams, develop strategic partnerships and secure key customers.
Jeff currently serves on the boards of several of Aurora’s life science portfolio companies, including Aldagen, Argos Therapeutics, Hyperbranch Medical Technology, Metabolon, Regado Biosciences and Xsira Pharmaceuticals assisting in the strategic direction of each.
Prior to forming Aurora, Jeff spent thirteen years working in development and external affairs for Duke University (including Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duke Medical Center and the School of Engineering). Through Aurora, he hoped to close the gap between local universities and the venture capital community to facilitate the growth of life science companies.
Jeff maintains strong ties to the RTP community, serving as past Chairman of the Board of North Carolina’s Council for Entrepreneurial Development, the Board of Overseers of the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Board of Directors for TROSA and the Choral Society of Durham. Jeff is also Founding Chair of NC EntrePAC and associated entities.
