Eric Horan
InvestorFounding Partner at Decisive Point
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Writes $500K – $1M checks
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Douglas Lemott Jr.unlockedEric: together at Office of the Secretary of Defense (2014)
×2Eric: together at Emory University - Goizueta Business School
×7Eric: together at University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
×2Eric: together at Phillips Exeter Academy
About
Eric Horan, a former U.S. Navy contracting officer—he helped create policy for the Office of the Secretary of Defense—leads an advisory practice guiding startups and government through federal markets.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRobotics
Experience
- Decisive PointFounding Partnercurrent2018 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)Contracting Officer2016 — 2018Washington Navy Yard
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)Contracting Officer2014 — 2016Washington D.C.
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)Contract Specialist2008 — 2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Office of the Secretary of DefenseRotational Assignment - Special Projects2014The Pentagon
Skills & more
Strategic Planning9Microsoft Office2Microsoft Excel2PowerPoint3Microsoft PowerPoint2Navy20Government Contracting28Aircraft2Financial Analysis3Financial Modeling3Data Analysis7Contract Negotiation6
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Government ProcurementSecurity ClearanceProject ManagementEarned Value ManagementFARDefense ContractingU.S. Department of DefenseProgram ManagementDefense- Contracting - Level III — Defense Acquisition University
From Eric's professional profile.
Colleagues at Decisive Point
Alex Jones
Associate at Decisive Point
Andrew Price
General Partner at Decisive Point
Brenna Alvarez
Executive Assistant at Decisive Point
Debi-Michelle O'Connell
Partner at Decisive Point
Jacqueline Blackburn
Principal at Decisive Point
Julia van der Colff
Principal at Decisive Point
Keeley Marrocco
Operating Partner at Decisive Point
Laura Barnett
Senior Associate at Decisive Point
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Eric Horan?
- Eric Horan, a former U.S. Navy contracting officer—he helped create policy for the Office of the Secretary of Defense—leads an advisory practice guiding startups and government through federal markets.
- Where does Eric Horan work?
- Eric Horan is Founding Partner at Decisive Point.
- What does Eric Horan invest in?
- Eric Horan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
- What check size does Eric Horan write?
- Eric Horan typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- Where did Eric Horan go to school?
- Eric Horan studied at University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy & Entrepreneurship); Emory University - Goizueta Business School (BBA, Finance & Organization Management); Phillips Exeter Academy (High School, Harkness Method).
Same school
Also attended University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business67
LinaInvestor at InvestinorFernando GonzalezPartner, Global Capital Strategy at QED InvestorsJustin FergusonInnovation Manager, Venture Development at Maryland TEDCOSammy FeuermanSenior Associate, Valuation & Portfolio Analytics at JMI EquityRandy GuttmanPartner, Chief Operating Officer at JMI EquityChris JohnsonAnalyst at Fin Capital
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Also attended Emory University - Goizueta Business School150
Allen ChenPrincipal at Osage University PartnersJaclyn Freeman HesterGeneral Partner at FoundryAnek Kusuwan (Art)Investor at Openspace VenturesJason KuoPrincipal at Tech Square VenturesHari GopalDirector of Corporate Insights at Tech Square VenturesMichael KocanGeneral Partner at OUTBOUND CAPITAL
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Also attended Phillips Exeter Academy142
Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesMichael GreeleyCo-Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital PartnersChris SaxmanDigital health entrepreneur, startup mentor, skier, fly fisherman, Steelers fanatic, Co-head of Health 2.0 Denver/Boulder ChapterMax Von PoelnitzPartner at Foothill VenturesJohn H. N. FisherFounder and Managing Partner at DFJJacques PouheManaging Director at Skyview Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)1
Also worked at Office of the Secretary of Defense16
Douglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsAnne PowersExecutive Assistant at Red Cell IncubationCaitlin ByrnesTalent at AudaciousEmil MichaelSenior Advisor at P1 VenturesJosh MarcuseGoogle Public Sector at NEW VISTA CAPITALBrian HibbelnVenture Partner at SINEWAVE VENTURES
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