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About
A Latvian advanced-materials researcher with a PhD in Physics from Cambridge, Haralds focuses on scientific spinouts and works part-time as a strategic advisor to the Latvian Chip Competence Center. He is based in Riga.
Experience
- Positron VenturesDeep Tech Investorcurrent2025 — presentRiga, Latvia
- Positron VenturesVenture Scout2024 — 2025Riga, Latvia
- Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University)Semiconductor Strategy Manager2024 — 2026Riga, Latvia
- University of CambridgeInnovation Fellow2023 — 2024Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- University of CambridgeDoctoral Researcher2017 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- FortuitiCo-Founder & CEO2023 — 2024Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- Gecko CoffeehouseHead Barista (Medical Break from PhD)2022Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- WatermelonCo-Founder2018Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- UnileverInnovation Consultant2017Greater Cambridge Area
- AMOLFResearch Assistant2015 — 2016Amsterdam
- Amsterdam University CollegeResident Assistant2015 — 2016Amsterdam
Skills & more
Business PlanningProblem SolvingStartupsBusiness StrategyAnalytical SkillsStrategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementMarket ResearchEntrepreneurshipCommunicationSemiconductor EngineeringResearch and Development (R&D)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Haralds Abolins?
- A Latvian advanced-materials researcher with a PhD in Physics from Cambridge, Haralds focuses on scientific spinouts and works part-time as a strategic advisor to the Latvian Chip Competence Center. He is based in Riga.
- Where does Haralds Abolins work?
- Haralds Abolins is Investment Manager at Positron Ventures.
- Where did Haralds Abolins go to school?
- Haralds Abolins studied at University of Cambridge (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics); University of Cambridge (Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Micro- and Nanotechnology Enterprise); Delft University of Technology (Pre-MSc, Applied Physics).
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Also attended Delft University of Technology242
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Also attended Amsterdam University College7
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Shared employers
Also worked at Positron Ventures7
Gijs van der HulstFounding Partner at Positron VenturesJoseph PeeraerFounding Partner at Positron VenturesErica OlsenInvestor at Creator FundBram de ZwartAdvisor at Positron VenturesAnna-Lena SchindlPrincipal at Positron VenturesCarla OstmannChief of Staff at Positron Ventures
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Also worked at Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University)2
Also worked at University of Cambridge244
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Also worked at Unilever228
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