Charles Hartnett
Founder at Irish Technology Leadership Group, Inc.
Profile
John is a Founder, CEO, and Investor with 25 years of leadership experience scaling from start up to multi Billion IPO in both B2B and B2C companies across the Technology, Airline and AgriFood sectors.
He has a proven track record in leadership, strategy development, building high performing global teams and has extensive operating experience in fast growing global corporations.
He has lead and integrated multibillion M&A transactions and served on public & private boards.
He is an investor with deep expertise across the Food & Agri Tech sector and is passionate about food, health and sustainability
John is Founder and CEO of SVG VenturesTHRIVE, an innovation and investment platform working with Fortune 500 corporations and global technology start ups to advance the future of Food & Agriculture.
SVGTHRIVE is the leading investor and Agrifood accelerator in the world with over 50 investments in the past decade.
He is Founder of the Forbes AgTech summit the leading global AgriFood summit which is a joint venture he created with Forbes media.
He has partnered with the USDA on the National Innovation Imperative working with the US Secretary of Agriculture.
In his nine year term at Palm, Inc (Nasdaq: PALM) he held the position of Executive Vice President of Global Markets and under his leadership Palm’s worldwide smartphone business grew to over $3.5 Billion in revenue.
In 2003, he played a lead role in the merger and integration of Palm and Handspring.
John is a graduate of the Marketing Institute of Ireland, holds a post graduate diploma in accounting and finance and has completed executive management programs at both Stanford and Harvard Universities.
Charles Hartnett active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Tepha, Inc.
 Tepha, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Tepha, Inc. develops and commercializes medical devices and biomaterial technology. The firm’s products include monofilament suture, monofilament mesh, surgical film and composite mesh. The company was founded by Anthony J. Sinskey and Simon Williams in 1998 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Chief Operating Officer | 2008-07-31 |
SiSaf Ltd.
 SiSaf Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology SiSaf Ltd. engages in the design and formulation of drugs for topical delivery systems. Its proprietary technology represents a highly effective, non-irritant carrier for cosmetic and medical products, where improved skin penetration, targeting, and controlled release are required. The firm uses nanosilicon as a carrier for active compounds allowing them to penetrate deep beneath the skin's epidermal barrier for controlled release. It operates through its offices located in Belfast and San Jose. The company was founded by Suzanne Roghieh Saffie-Siebert and Timothy John Brundle in 2006 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2011-09-22 |
Irish Technology Leadership Group, Inc.
 Irish Technology Leadership Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Irish Technology Leadership Group, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization promoting the technology connection between Ireland and Silicon Valley. It organizes events and programs such as Silicon Valley 60, seminar, mentorship programs and network events. The firm comprises of global technology leaders who are Irish or Irish-American. The company was founded by John Charles Hartnett in October 2007 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA. | Founder | 2007-09-30 |
SVG Ventures LLC
 SVG Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance SVG Ventures LLC (SVG Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Charles J. Hartnett. The firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-02-28 |
| US-Ireland Alliance | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Thrive Agtech Accelerator
 Thrive Agtech Accelerator Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of SVG Ventures LLC, Thrive Agtech Accelerator is an American company that develops an agri-food platform that accelerates, invests, and works with entrepreneurs and investors. The company is located in the US. The company was founded by Charles John Hartnett. | Founder | 2013-12-31 |
Former positions of Charles Hartnett
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| AER LINGUS GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2015-08-31 |
| Teradata Systems | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1992-01-30 |
| Wang Computers | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1989-12-30 |
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Training of Charles Hartnett
| The Marketing Institute of Ireland | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| APPLE INC. | Electronic Technology |
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 22 |
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AT&T Corp. /Old/
 AT&T Corp. /Old/ Major TelecommunicationsCommunications AT & T is the global leader in providing local, long distance, Internet, and transaction-based voice and data services. AT&T provides unparalleled quality and reliability in communications services | Communications |
| Digital Equipment Corp. | Electronic Technology |
Palm, Inc.
 Palm, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| Handspring, Inc. | Electronic Technology |
Aer Lingus Group DAC
 Aer Lingus Group DAC AirlinesTransportation Aer Lingus Group DAC operates low fare passenger and cargo transportation airlines. The company was founded on April 15, 1936 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Transportation |
Tepha, Inc.
Tepha, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Tepha, Inc. develops and commercializes medical devices and biomaterial technology. The firm’s products include monofilament suture, monofilament mesh, surgical film and composite mesh. The company was founded by Anthony J. Sinskey and Simon Williams in 1998 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Health Technology |
Irish Technology Leadership Group, Inc.
Irish Technology Leadership Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Irish Technology Leadership Group, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization promoting the technology connection between Ireland and Silicon Valley. It organizes events and programs such as Silicon Valley 60, seminar, mentorship programs and network events. The firm comprises of global technology leaders who are Irish or Irish-American. The company was founded by John Charles Hartnett in October 2007 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA. | Commercial Services |
MetaCreations Corp.
 MetaCreations Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MetaCreations Corp. develops graphic arts solutions. The private company is based in Carpinteria, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Technology Services |
Palm Ventures
 Palm Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, Palm Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm located in Santa Clara, California. The firm is the venture capital investment arm of Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ: Palm) | Finance |
The American Ireland Fund
 The American Ireland Fund Investment ManagersFinance The American Ireland Fund raises funds for the support programs of peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education, and community development throughout the island of Ireland. The company was founded by Anthony J.F. O'Reilly and Daniel M. Rooney in 1976 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
| Claris, Inc. | |
G24 Innovations Ltd.
 G24 Innovations Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities G24 Innovations Ltd. manufactures and designs solar modules. It offers a dye sensitised thin film that manufactures a thin, flexible, and versatile nano-enabled photovoltaic solar material that converts light energy into electrical energy, even under low-light, and indoor conditions. The company was founded by Robert Myles Hertzberg and Edward John Stevenson in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Utilities |
| Wang Information Services Corp. | |
University of Limerick Foundation
 University of Limerick Foundation Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of Limerick Foundation is a fundraising organization established in 1989 to support the University of Limerick. The University of Limerick is a world-class university and campus located in Limerick, Ireland. The foundation raises funds from private individuals, institutions, and businesses, and has raised over €200 million to date. The CEO of the Irish company is Harvey Duthie. | Consumer Services |
| Wang Computers | |
SiSaf Ltd.
SiSaf Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology SiSaf Ltd. engages in the design and formulation of drugs for topical delivery systems. Its proprietary technology represents a highly effective, non-irritant carrier for cosmetic and medical products, where improved skin penetration, targeting, and controlled release are required. The firm uses nanosilicon as a carrier for active compounds allowing them to penetrate deep beneath the skin's epidermal barrier for controlled release. It operates through its offices located in Belfast and San Jose. The company was founded by Suzanne Roghieh Saffie-Siebert and Timothy John Brundle in 2006 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom. | Health Technology |
SVG Ventures LLC
SVG Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance SVG Ventures LLC (SVG Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Charles J. Hartnett. The firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. | Finance |
CHITA, Inc.
 CHITA, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services CHITA, Inc. provides managed IT services consultancy, development, and design services. It offers technology offerings and support for industry lifecycle solutions using a service management framework. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Technology Services |
Mcor Technologies Ltd.
 Mcor Technologies Ltd. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Mcor Technologies Ltd. manufactures 3D printers. It offers 3D printing hardware and software. The company was founded by Conor MacCormack and Fintan MacCormack in 2005 and is headquartered in Dunleer, Ireland. | Electronic Technology |
| US-Ireland Alliance | |
Thrive Agtech Accelerator
Thrive Agtech Accelerator Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of SVG Ventures LLC, Thrive Agtech Accelerator is an American company that develops an agri-food platform that accelerates, invests, and works with entrepreneurs and investors. The company is located in the US. The company was founded by Charles John Hartnett. | Technology Services |
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