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David Hartford
Angel Investor and Advisor - Early-Stage Mission-Oriented Companies
David Hartford is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, primarily in the U.S. and Europe. He currently serves as an Advisory Board Member at Olfactive Biosolutions, where he contributes his expertise in biotech and AI investments.34
In addition to his role at Olfactive, Hartford is a Senior Advisor at Calibrium AG, a firm that manages funds for a prominent European entrepreneur's family office and foundation. He has also held advisory positions with IronGate Capital Advisors, focusing on early-stage investments in dual-use technologies.12
Hartford's academic credentials include a B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He has been involved in academia as a mentor at the Haas Graduate School of Business at UC Berkeley and has taught New Venture Finance at California State University, East Bay, and in Moscow.12 Throughout his career, he has been a frequent speaker at international conferences on topics related to private equity and technology.2
