Technology

Greg Olsen Founder & president GHO Ventures He is the third private citizen to go into space (and he wants to go back), but he has had more impact as a long-time angel investor in the state. John...

John Martinson Founder & president Martinson Ventures  An original founder of Edison Partners, he has invested over $1 billion in more than 200 companies over the course of his career. Considered a “Super Angel.” Jon HakakianGreg Olsen  

Jon Hakakian Co-founder & managing director Sound Board Helped found firm in 2012 with goal of investing in early stage companies outside of city centers. Also serves as entrepreneur in residence at the Stevens Institute of Technology...

Jim Gunton; Steve Socolof Founder & managing partner; Managing partner Tech Council Ventures Firm invests in the most promising early-stage, rapid-growth technology companies in the mid-Atlantic region. Gunton has been there since its founding in 2001; Socolof...

Emmanuel Esochaghi Diversity entrepreneur & finance officer N.J. Economic Development Authority An expert on identifying market gaps and opportunities for supporting the growth of diverse entrepreneurs in N.J., he is leading the EDA’s Black & Latino Seed...

Stephen Dyer Chairman Jumpstart NJ Angel Network Heads member-led angel group of successful serial entrepreneurs, business executives and venture capitalists who actively invest in early-stage startup technology ventures in New Jersey and Mid-Atlantic. Mario CasabonaEmmanuel Esochaghi  

Mario Casabona Managing director Casabona Ventures Entrepreneur, investor, mentor … he’s been a Hall of Fame leader in the N.J. Tech community since 2006. Started state’s first tech accelerator, TechLaunch, in 2011. Dan Borok, Vaughn Crowe, Tom WisniewskiStephen...

Dan Borok, Vaughn Crowe, Tom Wisniewski Managing partners Newark Venture Partners Lead firm that specializes in identifing, investing in and supporting best-in-class B2B software founders from all over the country – with hopes that some will make...

Jay Bhatti Co-founder BrandProject Co-founder of firm that has backed a number of successful direct-to-consumer commerce startups, like Freshly. Last year, firm raised $43 million for what it says is its first traditional venture fund. Chip Austin; Brad...

Chip Austin; Brad Farkas General partners HBSE Ventures  Head a team of world-class venture investors committed to finding entrepreneurs to build the next category-defining companies in sports tech and other areas. Gina TedescoJay Bhatti