
John Harthorne
@jharthorne
Founder of @MassChallenge and @TwoLanternsVC | Startup evangelist striving to achieve global renaissance
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http://www.2L.vc 10-06-2009 19:57:23
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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



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

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



Join Scott Kirsner 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 eventbrite.com/e/innovation-t…


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/



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


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+

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!


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/…

Thanks David Chang for the shout out to Lily Toto who is a rockstar on the Two Lanterns Venture Capital team. Warm intros are an absolute must and we would happily take them from David or his colleagues Hunt Club.

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


If you're a founder interested in learning more about what we look for Two Lanterns Venture Capital, 2LVCPartner Michal Gilon-Yanai will be sharing her insights here!