I believe in enhancing access to opportunity.
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Co-Founder | GpFar Out VenturesBoulder, Co, Us -
Co-Founder | GpFar Out Ventures 2022 - Presentpre-seed/seed at the intersection of vertical saas and fintech in overlooked geos and founders with B2B/Enterprise business models. -
All Star MentorTechstars 2021 - PresentNew York City, New York, UsTop 1% of mentors across the Techstars network - nominated by founders. Provided mentorship to 50+ programs and 1000+ founders during this time. -
Lp: Tsv 2017, Tsv 2022, Tsa 2024Techstars 2020 - PresentNew York City, New York, Us -
Capital TeamTechstars 2021 - 2022New York City, New York, UsCapital formation analytics and capital deployment strategy for techstars global network of funds. -
Managing DirectorTechstars 2019 - 2021New York City, New York, Us2021 Vintage: 10 investments | 1 exit2020 Vintage: 10 investments | 2 exits -
InvestorKayhan Space 2020 - PresentBroomfield, Colorado, Us -
InvestorSeasats 2021 - PresentSan Diego, Ca, Us -
InvestorCognitive Space 2020 - PresentHouston, Tx, Us -
InvestorNicslab 2021 - PresentPalo Alto, California, Us -
InvestorScout Inc. 2021 - PresentReston, Virginia, Us -
Investor | Board Director (Former)Ellipsis Drive 2020 - PresentAmsterdam, Nl -
InvestorHyperspec.Ai 2021 - PresentSan Francisco, California, Us -
InvestorPierce Aerospace 2021 - PresentFishers, Indiana, Us -
InvestorQusecure 2021 - PresentSan Mateo, California, Us -
InvestorXairos 2021 - PresentLafayette, Colorado, Us -
InvestorMindbloom 2020 - PresentNew York, New York, Us -
InvestorHosta A.I. 2020 - PresentCambridge, Massachusetts, Us -
InvestorAlphabbl 2020 - PresentHouston, Texas, Us -
InvestorSaltycloud 2020 - PresentAustin, Tx, Us -
InvestorHyperkelp, Inc. 2021 - PresentSan Diego, Us -
InvestorAnsur Technologies 2020 - PresentFornebu, No -
InvestorSpace Products And Innovation Gmbh 2020 - PresentFrascati, Roma, It -
Fund Lp - RockiesThe Fund 2020 - PresentNew York, Us -
InvestorCommutifi 2018 - PresentBoulder, Colorado, UsDriving efficiency via the fico score for commuting. http://www.commutifi.com/ -
Fund LpExplorer Equity Group 2018 - PresentNorth Palm Beach, Florida, Ushttps://www.explorerequity.com/ -
Fund LpWorking Lab Capital 2017 - PresentWashington, Dc, Ushttp://www.workinglabcapital.com/ -
InvestorBuffalo Sweeping Compound 2018 - Present
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InvestorMeratas Inc. Feb 2021 - PresentStamford, Connecticut, Us -
InvestorVake 2020 - Mar 2024Oslo, NoAcquired by Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) -
InvestorPixspan 2021 - 2023Rockville, Maryland, Us -
InvestorRosie 2017 - Sep 2022Ithaca, New York, UsAcquired by Instacart.The most trusted, locally focused eCommerce company, where shoppers can find anything they want online from local stores. -
Venture AdvisorThe Flying Object 2020 - 2022Washington, District Of Columbia, UsAdvising a family of funds that support entrepreneurs in the development of game-changing businesses that make a measurable impact. -
Council MemberGlg 2019 - 2022New York, Ny, UsMember of the Gerson Lehrman Group’s Council of Experts, consulting Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Institutional/Corporate clients on domestic and international remote sensing investments. -
CeoFkm Group 2018 - 2022
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InvestorArway® (Techstars '20) 2020 - Aug 2021Toronto , Ontario , CaAcquired by NextechAR (NEXCF) -
Investor | Board DirectorE-Agree 2016 - May 2021Manassas, Virginia, UsAcquired by Social Atom. Efficiency and transparency enabled by the network effects of automated contracts and other business transactions. -
InvestorSignalframe Nov 2018 - Mar 2021Acquired by PwC
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Vp Of Product Research And StrategySignalframe May 2017 - Oct 2018Helping an impressive team and technology to expand the semantic layer over IoT signals to reach enterprise nirvana.
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CeoFkm Union Oct 2013 - Dec 2019Catalyst for innovation and alternative assets. Consulting on Product Management and go to market from product idea to scale.
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Investor | AdvisorVader Systems, Llc 2017 - Feb 2019Acquired by Xerox 2019: Additive/Adaptive Manufacturing++ in conductive and constructive mediums
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Fund Lp | Advisory Board MemberOneten Capital 2017 - 2019
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Senior Research ScientistComputational Physics, Inc. May 2014 - Dec 2018Springfield, Virginia, UsSSI was acquired by CPI for talent and sponsored research activity. -
Ausac Member | Visiting Research ScientistArecibo Observatory 2017 - 2018Arecibo, Puerto Rico, PrThe Arecibo Users and Scientific Advisory Committee (AUSAC) is a nationally based committee to advise the NAIC Director on matters concerning the operation of the Arecibo Observatory. Conducting basic and applied research in space physics using Arecibo Observatory instrumentation on a recreational basis (as time allows). -
Strategic/Scientific AdvisorOrbitmuse Jun 2017 - Dec 2017The OrbitMuse platform creates an innovative nexus between incumbents, capital, and ideas - increasing the value for all participants in the network of knowledge created.
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Investor, Board Director, Co-FounderOmniearth Jun 2013 - May 2017Acquired by Vista Equity PartnersPost Transaction: Shareholder Representative - Recovered 7 figures for shareholders through skillful and deliberate negotiation.Board: Corporate Governance and Strategy. Led Fundraising, M&A and Due Diligence.Executive: Built product organization and oversaw product roadmap from idea to nationwide scale. Developed sales strategy and positioning. OmniEarth is excited to announce that we've been acquired by a Vista PE portfolio Company - the leading provider of aerial imagery and data analytics for government and commercial industries.
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Chief Strategy Officer | Co-FounderOmniearth May 2016 - Apr 2017Overall business strategy, partners and product/content delivery, business solutions to maximize both stakeholder and customer value. Developed and executed sales plan and annual revenue growth in excess of 200% year over year every year since founding.
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Coo | Co-FounderOmniearth May 2014 - Apr 2016Product management and delivery, owned P&L and revenue / business growth, and management of people, process, and technology. Including buy-side M&A and post transaction team integration.
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Entrepreneur In Residence | Product LeaderShell 2013 - 2014London, England, GbWorked closely with Shell Technology Ventures group on due diligence and deal flow to deploy resources from large corporate venture fund. Helped grow newly formed start-up within Shell and developed go-to-market strategies for new technologies. Successfully sourced funding, managed products, and deployed new technology with a growing team of engineers. Took on EIR responsibilities with STV and was an SME for small satellites across Shell global. -
Co-Founder | Board DirectorInspace Incorporated 2011 - 2014IP acquired and restructured by Private Equity. InSpace Incorporated is an open innovation incubator for solving challenging problems. We leverage an extensive network of subject matter experts and in-house expertise to deliver end-to-end solutions in the field of mobile sensors and remote sensing. Our decades of combined experience in space sciences and aerospace engineering are derived from basic and applied research, start-ups, and numerous remote sensing missions. We apply our experience to provide algorithms, software, content, and consulting to effectively address data-driven customer problems. Additional services provided:Start-up incubationTechnical due diligenceIP and Market researchAccess to an extensive network of technical, financial and business expertise
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Senior Space ScientistThe Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory 2011 - 2013Laurel, Maryland, UsGround- and space-based remote sensing (radar, lidar, magnetometers, GPS, etc.) focused on meteors, dusty plasma, and the Birkeland current system. Projects included extensive work on small satellites, hosted payloads and CubeSats for commercial and government applications. Developed IP and managed products that resulted in spin-out company. More than 20 publications and proceedings. -
Research ScientistNorthwest Research Associates 2005 - 2012Seattle, Washington, UsStudied D-region ionospheric and related phenomena using ground- and space-based systems. Conducted research as part of NSF-CEDAR (National Science Foundation Coupled Energetics Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions) Postdoc Fellowship. More than 20 publications and proceedings. -
Research Scientist - Naic Arecibo ObservatoryCornell University 2005 - 2010Ithaca, Ny, UsPlasma physics of the upper atmosphere using radar, lidar and software upgrades, modeling and data analysis. Co-author of more than 20 publications and proceedings. -
Product Management ConsultantVarious 2002 - 2005Delivered and managed Products, Code, Reports, and Hardware in fields such as: Energy, Systems, Optical, Robotics, Marine, and Biomedical for a wide range of companies from start-ups to large multi-nationals.
Jonathan Fentzke Education Details
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University Of Colorado BoulderAerospace Engineering Sciences -
University Of MichiganNsf I-Corps Accelerator -
Rochester Institute Of TechnologyMechanical Engineering -
Rochester Institute Of TechnologyMathematics Minor -
Hamburg High SchoolRegents Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions about Jonathan Fentzke
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Jonathan Fentzke works for Far Out Ventures
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Jonathan Fentzke's current role is Co-Founder | GP.
What schools did Jonathan Fentzke attend?
Jonathan Fentzke attended University Of Colorado Boulder, University Of Michigan, Rochester Institute Of Technology, Rochester Institute Of Technology, Hamburg High School.
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