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Mike Duca

Partner atInvestment Group of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara
LinkedIn Investment Group of Santa Barbara websiteFirm profile

Mike Duca is an investor and entrepreneur based in Santa Barbara. He is a partner at the Investment Group of Santa Barbara and co-founded NeonMob.

What Mike can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atNot reportedLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Sandbar Pictures · producer
  2. Cisco · product management
  3. Investment Group of Santa Barbara · Advisor
    Now
  4. NeonMob · CEO
    2011-2023
  5. Investment Group of Santa Barbara · Partner
    Now
  6. NeonMob · Advisor

Companies founded

NeonMob

Investments named in public bios

CrossnoKayeAcelot

Focus

vertical SaaSenergy-efficiencyhealth technologyeducational technology

Education

Stanford University, BA/MA, Urban Studies & SociologyStanford Graduate School of Education, MA, EducationStanford Graduate School of Business, MBA

Also at Investment Group of Santa Barbara

Reece DucaFounder & Partner

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Who is Mike Duca?

Mike Duca is an investor and entrepreneur based in Santa Barbara. He is a partner at the Investment Group of Santa Barbara and co-founded NeonMob.

How much does Mike Duca invest?

Investment Group of Santa Barbara has not reported a check size.

How do I pitch Mike Duca?

A warm intro from a founder Investment Group of Santa Barbara backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Mike Duca do before Investment Group of Santa Barbara?

producer at Sandbar Pictures; product management at Cisco; CEO at NeonMob; Advisor at NeonMob.

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