Overview
Hartnett serves as CEO and General Partner at Human Ventures[1][2], a position held since February 2015[3]. Prior to founding Human Ventures, Hartnett's venture capital experience included roles at Lightspeed Venture Partners, CityLight Capital, and Claremont Creek Ventures[2]. Hartnett previously led development and operations at the David Lynch Foundation, working with family offices and investment institutions[2], and is a graduate of the Kauffman Fellowship Program[2]. Hartnett holds a BA in Business Management from Maharishi International University[12] and completed a Certificate Program in Development from New York University[11]. Additional roles include co-founder of Transact Global since January 2018[4], VC Contributor for Forbes since May 2021[6], and Advisor to Trilantic North America since January 2021[8].
Profile introduction
Heather Hartnett is a General Partner and CEO of Human Ventures, where she and her team have created one of New York’s premiere startup studios, incubators and early stage venture funds. Prior to founding Human, Heather’s venture capital career spanned across various roles at firms including Lightspeed Venture Partners, CityLight Capital, and Claremont Creek Ventures. Previously, Heather led the development and operations at the David Lynch Foundation, where she worked with some of the country's largest family offices and investment institutions. She's a graduate of the Kauffman Fellowship Pro…
Career history
- CEO and General PartnerFeb 2015 to presentHuman Ventures
- Co-FounderJan 2018 to presentTransact Global
- Kauffman Fellowship Program (Class 23)Jun 2018 to presentKauffman Fellows
- VC ContributorMay 2021 to presentForbes
- MemberSep 2022 to presentPEWIN - Private Equity Women Investor Network
- AdvisorJan 2021 to presentTrilantic North America
- Innovators Council MemberMar 2018 to Mar 2022AARP
- Cohort #1 MemberJul 2020 to Oct 2020Coolwater Capital
Education
Certificate Program, Development2011 - 2012New York University
- BA, Business Management2001 - 2005Maharishi International University
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