Jonathan Van

Experienced Vice President specializing in Innovation and Business Development

Jonathan Van is the Executive Vice President of Innovation and Business Development at element8, a next-generation Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in Fort Worth, Texas. He has held this position since January 2023, where he is responsible for driving strategic growth and innovation within the company, which is known for its commitment to high-quality telecom services and community impact.1 2 3

Professional Background

element8: Jonathan joined element8 in July 2020 and has since played a crucial role in its business development and innovation efforts. The company is recognized for its technological advancements and growing patent portfolio.1 2
Technium: He is also a co-founder of Technium, a deep technology venture studio that connects entrepreneurs and executives to create new ventures, which has incubated companies worth over $100 million.1
Previous Roles: His career includes significant positions such as Business Development Analyst at Astrotech Corporation, where he worked on commercializing the world's first mini mass spectrometer, and various roles in venture capital and business consulting.1 4

Education

Jonathan holds an MBA from the M.J. Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University (TCU), which complements his extensive experience in technology and business development.2

Contributions

In addition to his executive role, Jonathan has been involved in mentoring through programs like Blackstone LaunchPad at UT Austin, showcasing his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship among students and alumni.1

Highlights

Jun 2 · JD Supra

[Webinar] Investing in Universities - Intellectual Property Due Diligence: A Critical Prerequisite to Funding Startup Companies - July 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT - JD Supra

Feb 5 · Markets Insider

Leading Austin-Based Entrepreneurs to Speak at Groundbreaking Innovation Summit - Markets Insider

Experience

Executive Vice President of Innovation and Business Development at Element8 (January 2023 - Present)

Co-founder - Business Development at Technium (July 2015 - Present)

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, University of Texas at Austin, 3.65 (2010 - 2014) Summer Startup Accelerator in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, General Assembly (2012) Summer Seminar: Impresarios, Seth Godin's altMBA (2012) High School Diploma, General, Jesuit College Preparatory School (2006 - 2010)