Mike Duca

Biography

Mike Duca is an entrepreneur and investor based in Santa Barbara, California. He currently serves as a Partner at the Investment Group of Santa Barbara (IGSB), where he invests in vertical SaaS, energy-efficiency, health and educational technology. Previously, Mike founded and led NeonMob, a digital art and collectibles platform, leading it from March 2011 until April 2023. He advises startups and currently holds board positions at CrossnoKaye and Acelot. In his early career, he created and produced a documentary for PBS on teenage scientists, entitled Whiz Kids. Beyond his formal roles, Mike is passionate about technology, education, mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Education

BA/MA, Urban Studies & Sociology, Stanford University (2004)

MA, Education, Stanford Graduate School of Education (2011)

MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business (2011)