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    Hadley Harris

    Founding General Partner at Eniac Ventures

    Hadley Harris is a Founding General Partner at ENIAC Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on seed-stage investments.1 He has been in this role since September 2010, leading seed rounds for bold founders.1

    Professional Background

    Prior to his current position, Harris has held several notable roles in the technology and business sectors:

    • Chief Business Officer at Thumb (July 2011 - June 2013)
    • Vice President & Head of Business & Market Strategy at Vlingo (October 2007 - July 2011)
    • Manager at Samsung Global Strategy Group (August 2006 - April 2007)
    • Product Manager at Microsoft (June 2005 - September 2005)
    • Engineering Team Lead at Pegasystems (2000 - 2004)
    • Software Developer at PricewaterhouseCoopers (1999 - 2000)1

    Education and Skills

    Harris holds a master's degree in finance from Wharton.3 He is described as a true digital entrepreneur with the ability to cross all business silos and possesses an unusual depth of knowledge in many areas.1 He is also proficient in Spanish.1

    Recent Developments

    In May 2024, Harris announced that he would be leaving ENIAC Ventures after 15 years to start a new firm.2 This decision came after ENIAC Ventures had grown significantly from its initial $1.5 million fund.2

    Approach to Investing

    Harris has shared insights into his investment philosophy, particularly regarding AI. He focuses on finding exceptional, highly adaptable teams tackling significant areas, without getting overly concerned about the specifics of their current approach.4 This strategy reflects his understanding of the rapidly evolving nature of the AI field.

    Hadley Harris has been recognized in the industry, having been named to Business Insider's list of top early-stage investors in New York City in June 2012.1

    Highlights

    Mar 7 · CTech
    450 Israeli startups in New York: "The situation in Israel only made us want to invest more there" - CTech
    450 Israeli startups in New York: "The situation in Israel only made us want to invest more there" -
    Oct 11 · Medium
    Orbem Has Successfully Closed a 30 EUR Million Series A Funding ... - Medium
    Orbem Has Successfully Closed a 30 EUR Million Series A Funding ... - Medium

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    Experience

    Founding General Partner at Eniac Ventures since September 2010
    Chief Business Officer at Thumb, Vice President & Head of Business & Market Strategy at Vlingo, Summer Associate at Charles River Ventures, Manager at Samsung Global Strategy Group, Product Manager at Microsoft, Engineering Team Lead at Pegasystems, Software Developer at PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Location

    New York, New York, United States