Tim Harder

Operating Partner - Startup Executive

Tim Harder is a seasoned technology executive and investor who currently serves as the General Partner at Bellvista Capital. He has an extensive background in building and scaling technology companies, with a focus on data storage, cloud computing, and venture capital.

Professional Experience

Tim Harder founded Bellvista Capital in September 2008, during the financial crisis triggered by the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.1 The firm initially focused on acquiring distressed assets but has since expanded its scope to include:

Providing venture capital to entrepreneurs
Offering resources for growth-stage companies
Investing in special opportunity segments

Prior to his role at Bellvista Capital, Tim held several high-profile positions in the technology industry:

Chief Operating Officer at RStor (July 2017 - February 2020): He helped launch the business globally, achieving product/market fit, and was responsible for worldwide sales, channels and alliances, marketing, and customer experience.1
Head of Block and File Storage Services at Amazon Web Services (May 2012 - July 2016): Tim led business development for AWS's SAN and NAS offerings in the $40B data storage market, including products like Elastic Block Store and Elastic File System.1
Various roles at EMC (2000-2006): He contributed to several strategic initiatives, including the development of the first commercially viable software-defined storage system and the Cloud Delivery Platform.1

Education and Skills

Tim Harder's educational background includes:

Studies at Harvard University
An Advanced Mandarin Certificate from Beijing Language and Culture University1

He is proficient in English (native) and has limited working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.1

Investment Philosophy

Tim's approach to business and investment is centered on the belief that growth is the result of doing the right thing for customers.2 This philosophy has guided his career across various roles and industries, from building technology companies to managing venture capital investments.