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John Harthorne

@jharthorne

Founder of @MassChallenge and @TwoLanternsVC | Startup evangelist striving to achieve global renaissance

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Calling all #FinTech startups: applications for MassChallengeFT are now open! @MassChallenge’s newest zero-equity accelerator can grow your #startup w/ 1:1 industry partnerships + expert mentors + up to $250K in cash. Apply by 10/12 at 12:00PM ET: bit.ly/2MCKRpC

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What's better than cheering on the Red Sox from home? Cheering them on at #MCAwards18 surrounded by thousands of your closest friends! Register now to connect with top corporates, entrepreneurs, and experts on Oct. 17: bit.ly/2Qj2QQ9

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Really enjoyed speaking recently with Lara and Eric, two Sloanies launching a new podcast. Check it out: howigotherepodcast.com/our-story

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Thank you to my incredible panel of powerful women from yesterday at @palmbeachSCORE: Lea, Cathy, Michelle & Ann Marie ⁦AnnMarieSorrell⁩ @womenwhoinnovate @esilodatabackup

Thank you to my incredible panel of powerful women from yesterday at @palmbeachSCORE: Lea, Cathy, Michelle &amp; Ann Marie ⁦<a href="/AnnMarieSorrell/">AnnMarieSorrell</a>⁩ @womenwhoinnovate @esilodatabackup
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JoinĀ Scott Kirsner this FridayĀ @ 12:15 ET to play live trivia (and raise $ for COVID-19 response.) Trivia will focus on Boston tech/biotech/inventions. Details atĀ eventbrite.com/e/innovation-t…

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NEW BOOK FROM ED ROBERTS ON MIT ENTREPRENEURSHIP My long-time friend, colleague, former professor, and now investor in Two Lanterns, MIT Professor Edward Roberts, founded and still chairs the MIT entrepreneurship program. He has j…lnkd.in/emftU9C lnkd.in/eYUG6HR

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I just bought Rana el Kaliouby’s new memoir #GirlDecoded. Dr. Rana el Kaliouby is an Egyptian-American, female tech founder, and her journey to humanize technology is super impressive and inspiring. She's awesome and I strongly recommend her book: ranaelkaliouby.com/girldecoded/

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Two Lanterns Venture Partners (2L.vc) just announced our first investment! DriveU.autoĀ is an Israel-based developer of a connectivity platform for autonomous vehicle teleoperation. 2l.vc/post/why-we-in… techcrunch.com/2020/06/23/dri…

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I am so excited to announce my new partner at Two Lanterns, Michal Gilon-Yanai —> linkedin.com/in/michal-gilo…. Michal is an outstanding addition to the team, and her formal arrival enables us to properly use the word ā€œPartnersā€ in ā€œTwo Lanterns Venture Partnersā€. Welcome, Michal!

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Why did we invest in a startup focused on ā€œIndustrial Athletesā€? Hint: Walmart, @Pepsi, and Toyota USA have already bet on this rising star, and their COVID-mitigation tech is driving massive demand -> StrongArmTech and the future of #WorkerSafety #COVID bit.ly/2P5XDMe

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I’m speaking on an MIT Enterprise Forum NYC panel next week with a really impressive group of investors discussing the future of Venture Capital - great set of diverse opinions. Should be lively, fun, and informative. Please join us: mitefnyc.org/event/future-o…

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Tune in tonight for the MassChallenge Virtual Awards: equity-free cash prizes for #startups & a fireside chat with Arianna Huffington & Linda Pizzuti Henry. The transformational power of entrepreneurship. #MC20 ctt.ec/96wxK+

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Amazing job MassChallenge team — outstanding awards ceremony! Thank you to Arianna Huffington Linda Pizzuti Henry Chris Denson and, of course, all of the #startups for making it a fun and inspiring evening. Makes me proud. Thank you!

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Outstanding #startup #hiring full-stack engineer - Israel preferred but open to other locations for the right talent. This is a star team -- will be fun and rewarding. Job description here: lnkd.in/dF9u-E9

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Congrats to SiobhanDullea (she/her) CEO of MassChallenge for her 2021 Fed 100 award, honoring individuals for their exceptional contributions to federal IT. Very well-deserved! Great nomination by MITRE ! fcw.com/articles/2021/…

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2LVC's Managing Director John Harthorne — founder and former CEO of MassChallenge — was thrilled to celebrate the newest wave of Swiss innovation at the final awards ceremony of MassChallenge Switzerland. #MassChallenge #Startups #Innovation

2LVC's Managing Director <a href="/jharthorne/">John Harthorne</a>  — founder and former CEO of <a href="/MassChallenge/">MassChallenge</a> — was thrilled to celebrate the newest wave of Swiss innovation at the final awards ceremony of MassChallenge Switzerland.

#MassChallenge #Startups #Innovation