John Harthorne

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

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

@drewvolpe Great post, Drew. Agreed that we aren’t competing primarily on taxes, transit, or housing costs (although improvements in these areas might help). The bigger opportunity here is cultural … thinking bigger, proving that Boston can be playful and fun, and mobilizing more funding.

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

If you're a founder interested in learning more about what we look for @TwoLanternsVC, 2LVCPartner @mgyanai will be sharing her insights here!

[Michal Gilon-Yanai @mgyanai]

Nearly five years in, I have learned a lot. Some by validating intuition, some through mistakes we have made.

Time to start sharing insights with entrepreneurs who would like to work with us at 2LVC!

[Two Lanterns Venture Capital @TwoLanternsVC]

2LVC's Managing Director @jharthorne — 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

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

Thanks @changds for the shout out to @Lily_Toto who is a rockstar on the @TwoLanternsVC team. Warm intros are an absolute must and we would happily take them from David or his colleagues @huntclubco.

[David Chang @changds]

@Lily_Toto @shrcubed with the value of warm intros (hello @huntclubco) and leveraging entrepreneurs in residence to open up doors. Loving the popularity of this session with people standing in the back and sitting on the floor in front. #SBW2023

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

Congrats to @SiobhanDullea CEO of @MassChallenge for her 2021 Fed 100 award, honoring individuals for their exceptional contributions to federal IT. Very well-deserved! Great nomination by @MITREcorp !

https://t.co/uET7HczHvl

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

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:

https://t.co/uTO0L6WCSD

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

Amazing job @Masschallenge team — outstanding awards ceremony! Thank you to @ariannahuff @Linda_Pizzuti @Densonology and, of course, all of the #startups for making it a fun and inspiring evening. Makes me proud. Thank you!

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

Tune in tonight for the @MassChallenge Virtual Awards: equity-free cash prizes for #startups & a fireside chat with @ariannahuff & @Linda_Pizzuti. The transformational power of entrepreneurship. #MC20 https://t.co/lijXaA8ydE

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

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: https://t.co/0w3YpXccLY

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

Why did we invest in a startup focused on “Industrial Athletes”?

Hint: @Walmart, @Pepsi, and @Toyota have already bet on this rising star, and their COVID-mitigation tech is driving massive demand -> @StrongArmTech and the future of #WorkerSafety #COVID

https://t.co/quFv4K4HVD

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

I am so excited to announce my new partner at Two Lanterns, Michal Gilon-Yanai —> https://t.co/aeaZ579lzz.

Michal is an outstanding addition to the team, and her formal arrival enables us to properly use the word “Partners” in “Two Lanterns Venture Partners”.

Welcome, Michal!

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

Two Lanterns Venture Partners (https://t.co/pAHLUYks9b) just announced our first investment! https://t.co/WFtI43w4dP is an Israel-based developer of a connectivity platform for autonomous vehicle teleoperation.

https://t.co/f3fVqvf7S9

https://t.co/WZDGhvBlJb

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

I just bought Rana el Kaliouby’s new memoir #GirlDecoded.

@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:
https://t.co/kH7fm5TaJY

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

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…https://t.co/n0n0j9Q71o https://t.co/RVh5n8MA7V

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

Join @ScottKirsner this Friday @ 12:15 ET to play live trivia (and raise $ for COVID-19 response.) Trivia will focus on Boston tech/biotech/inventions. Details at https://t.co/TT3cawXLB0

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

Great initiative by the outstanding @jenreddy27. Check it out!

[Jen Reddy @jenreddy27]

A bit of inspiration + connection every Thursday morning. Set your alarm.
https://t.co/k1i1Kru2iW

[Diane Hessan @DianeHessan]

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

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

A great read by @gail_goodman on leading by example with constructive feedback. Love it. Thank you, Gail! @MassChallenge

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

Really enjoyed speaking recently with Lara and Eric, two Sloanies launching a new podcast. Check it out: https://t.co/kLkq3gfpDq

[John Harthorne @jharthorne]

What's better than cheering on the @RedSox 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: https://t.co/ha49edxJAk