Eric Horan
InvestorFounding Partner at Decisive Point
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Writes $500K – $1M checks
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.
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
Education
- University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy & Entrepreneurship2015 — 2017
- Emory University - Goizueta Business SchoolBBA, Finance & Organization Management2004 — 2008
- Phillips Exeter AcademyHigh School, Harkness Method2002 — 2004
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
- 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.
Same school
Also attended University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business33
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Also attended Emory University - Goizueta Business School100
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 VenturesDavid LeightInvestment Principal at Red Cell Incubation
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Also attended Phillips Exeter Academy98
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 DFJPhilip KalikmanAssistant Professor of Real Estate, Finance, & Economics at Joyance Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)1
Also worked at Office of the Secretary of Defense14
Douglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsYisroel BrumerFounding Partner; Co-Founder & CEO, DEFCON AI at Red Cell IncubationAnne PowersExecutive Assistant at Red Cell IncubationCaitlin ByrnesTalent at AudaciousEmil MichaelSenior Advisor at P1 VenturesHeidi GrantFormer Global Growth & Engagement Head at the Boeing Company, former Director Defense Security Cooperation Agency at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
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