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Annette Finsterbusch

Investor

Founder, Applied Ventures CEO at ISV

United States

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About

Advisor to ISV; founder and CEO associated with Applied Ventures.

Experience

  1. Kauffman FellowsFellow and Mentorcurrent2008 — present
  2. National Science Foundation (NSF)Division Director: NSF Partnerships Hub2025Alexandria, Virginia, United States
  3. National Science Foundation (NSF)Strategic Advisor - Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships2023 — 2025Alexandria, Virginia, United States
  4. National Science Foundation (NSF)Acting Section Head for Small Business in the TIP Directorate2024Alexandria, VA
  5. National Science Foundation (NSF)Expert - Venture Capital2023Alexandria, Virginia, United States
  6. U.S. Economic Development AdministrationNational Advisory Committee on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Appointee2022 — 2024Washington DC
  7. EnPower, Inc.President and CEO2018 — 2023Indianapolis, IN / San Francisco Bay Area
  8. EnPower, Inc.Executive Chairman2016 — 2018Houston, Texas, United States
  9. OptomecMember Board of Directors2016 — 2018Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
  10. QD Jason Electronic Co. (ACQUIRED 2015)Board Director2013 — 2015Qingdao, Shandong, China
  11. International Finance Corporation / World Bank GroupConsultant2012 — 2015Silicon Valley California
  12. ByteLight (acquired: AYI)Board Director2013 — 2015Greater Boston Area
  13. Firefly Green Technology, Inc. (renamed Ketra, Inc. in 2012)CEO, President, Board Director2011 — 2012Austin, Texas Area
  14. Applied Ventures, venture arm of Applied MaterialsFounder and Senior Director of Applied Ventures2004 — 2011Santa Clara, CA
  15. Infinite Power SolutionsBoard Observer2009 — 2011Colorado, United States
  16. Applied MaterialsCorporate Business Development1995 — 2000Moscow, Russian Federation

Skills & more

Solid State Lighting10Cleantech24Semiconductors48Energy Efficiency16Start-ups99International Business15Venture Capital99Entrepreneurship64Strategy96Business Development72Valuation9Networking2
+12 moreBusiness StrategyStrategic PartnershipsStrategic PlanningNew Business DevelopmentRenewable EnergyProduct ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsSaaSProgram ManagementProduct DevelopmentManagement

Languages English · German · Russian

From Annette's professional profile.

Colleagues at ISV

Alain Harrus
Managing Partner, Co-Founder at ISV
Alita Carbone
Principal at ISV
Andrew Chang
Managing Director, Activate at ISV
Cody Finke
CEO and Co-Founder at ISV
Daniela Fernandez
Founder, Sustainable Ocean Alliance at ISV
Frieden McLean
Dual Use Technology Lead, Portfolio Support Team at ISV
Ilan Gur
CEO, ARIA; Co-founder, Activate at ISV
James Burke
Government Relations, Portfolio Support Team at ISV

Frequently asked questions

Who is Annette Finsterbusch?
Advisor to ISV; founder and CEO associated with Applied Ventures.
Where does Annette Finsterbusch work?
Annette Finsterbusch is Founder, Applied Ventures CEO at ISV.
Where did Annette Finsterbusch go to school?
Annette Finsterbusch studied at San José State University (MBA); The University of Texas at Austin (MS / PhD (ABD), Geology); University of Houston (Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics).

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Also attended San José State University156

Arturo LitvinHead of Global Portfolio Development at Intel CapitalCarrie RuleVP Finance at Redpoint VenturesJamie WatsonGTM Coordinator at Scale Venture PartnersDeny KhoungPortfolio Support at 8VCKim TranFinance at Lux CapitalSathya ShanthakumarDirector of Investor Relations at 7wire Ventures

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Also attended The University of Texas at Austin692

Michael DellFounder & CEO of Dell TechnologiesViswa SankaranarayananVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalTodd KleinManaging Partner, Revolution Growth at RevolutionSapna MehtaInvestor at RevolutionAnish AggarwalInvestor at LightbankAndrew ScottSenior Finance Manager at Greycroft

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Also attended University of Houston89

Matt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalYibo NianInvestment Director at Intel CapitalPreston SniderManager, IT at Sapphire VenturesEric RagsdaleAnalyst at Mercury FundSamina FaridInvestor at Golden SeedsYuxinVenture Scout at Little Bristol Partners

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Also attended Kingwood High School2

Holly AldrichExecutive Assistant at Frazier Life SciencesJonathan DowneyFounder/CEO at Airware

Shared employers

Also worked at Kauffman Fellows406

Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures

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Also worked at Optomec1

Faie DorinGeneral Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Cota Capital

Also worked at International Finance Corporation / World Bank Group147

Hark AhluwaliaAssociate at RevolutionSofia DahouneInvestor at DaphniKavita GuptaSpecial Advisor at Buckhill CapitalKanika MayarPartner, Investment & ESG Officer at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Gary KhoengPartner, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Joaquim LimaInvestor at Riverwood Capital

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Also worked at Applied Ventures, venture arm of Applied Materials84

Adrianna MaInvestor at Index VenturesJob SimonVenture Partner and CTO at Monta Vista CapitalJoseph JeongVenture Partner at ARCH Venture PartnersTaylor SargentPartner at Industrious VenturesHaley BrannanPartner at Operator CollectiveJuan CuevaDirector, Early Innovation Partnering at Johnson & Johnson at Joyance Partners

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