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John Osborne

Early Stage Technology Investor

Charleston, South Carolina

Invests in

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $2,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,000,000.00

Skills

Team Leadership
Financial Analysis
Organizational Effectiveness
Marketing Strategy
Small Business Lending
Organizational Change
Financial Management
Community Outreach
Community Involvement
Board Leadership
Group Presentations
Capital Markets
Change Management
Leadership
Investments
Managerial Finance
Investment Management
Business Development
Team Building
Banking

Education

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner

    2017

  • Advisor

    2016 - 2017

  • Founder

    2016

    Charleston Angel Conference is a several month process designed to engage and educate accredited investors on how to invest in early stage private equity investment opportunities.

fundingcharleston.com, llc

2012

  • Founder

    2012

    Fundingcharleston.com is a crowdfunding website specific to the Charleston, SC area. We welcome for profit and non-profit organizations to add projects beneficial to our community to the site!

Charleston Angel Partners

2016 - 2022

  • Executive Administrator

    2016 - 2022

    Charleston Angel Partners is the Charleston, SC region's longest tenured Angel Investment Group. As EA, I am responsible for 2 primary objectives: 1) finding early stage companies with high growth opportunity run by a capable management team who are looking to raise investment capital and 2) developing relationships with accredited investors, individual and institutional, who have an interest in investing in early stage private equity opportunities

  • Co-Founder & Director

    2013 - 2019

    The Harbor Entrepreneur Center exists to create collision among entrepreneurs! Our first initiative, The Harbor Accelerator launches businesses through a 14 week program with mentorship, curriculum, space, and hard work. For founders of companies further stage, FORUM Groups provide unparalleled access to peer founders committed to supporting, inspiring, and growing your ability to execute. The Harbor also runs JRS Code School, a 12 week software development program. See more and sign up at harborec.com

The Strive Cup

2017 - 2018

  • Founder

    2017 - 2018

    The Strive Cup is an invitation only Ryder Cup style golf tournament for the Venture Capital and Corporate Innovation Community. Held at Kiawah Island Resort, participants experience world class hospitality while making meaningful connections over a unique competition.

The Education Foundation

2010 - 2013

  • Board Member

    2010 - 2013

  • Member Programs and Development Director

    2012 - 2013

    Lowcountry Local First is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to educating and encouraging the public to invest in our local economy with their dollars, their voices, and their votes.

Charleston Young Professionals

2010 - 2012

  • Chairman

    2010 - 2012

    CYP is an initiative of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. CYP's mission is to empower and engage emerging talent in the Charleston region.

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

2010 - 2012

  • Board Member

    2010 - 2012