Nathaniel Harding is a highly accomplished and versatile entrepreneur, technologist, and investor, currently serving as Managing Partner at Cortado Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on growth-driven technology startups. He has an extensive background in operational strategy, financial modeling, statistical analysis, big data, and science-commercial strategy integration.

Nathaniel is a cum laude graduate in Mechanical Engineering and Russian Language from the University of Oklahoma, and he also holds an MBA from Oklahoma City University. He has completed executive education programs in venture capital and technological futures, and has engaged in diverse Master's coursework, including Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Prior to his venture capital career, Nathaniel co-developed a midcontinent resource play that he eventually sold for $120M in 2013. He is also a decorated Air Force Captain and a veteran of Afghanistan, where he embedded with the US/NATO headquarters in collaboration with the Afghan government.

In addition to his professional career, Nathaniel has been an active community advocate, having served as the Chair of the Council on Workforce and Economic Development appointed by the Governor, and as the overseer of $777M in city infrastructure and quality-of-life projects appointed by the Mayor. He is a trustee for several organizations impacting education, economic opportunity, health, and social equity, and has mentored students in STEM fields.

Nathaniel's expertise and interests span across various domains, including energy, fundraising, public speaking, education, economic development, community engagement, and public service.