About
Entrepreneur, inventor and investor with over 30 years of experience in technology, healthcare and biotechnology, and nearly 20 years investing in early-stage tech and life science companies. He founded Klotho Therapeutics, Pathway Genomics, E-Band Communications and SmartDrive Systems, led the turnaround of Beltronics, and served on the U.S. Industry Trade Advisory Committee (2015-2018).
Experience
- IMX DataFounder and CEOcurrent2024 — present
- Thynk CapitalManaging Partner and Foundercurrent2011 — present
- Klotho Therapeutics, Inc.CEO and Foundercurrent2017 — present
- Various CompaniesInventorcurrent1985 — present
- TIGER 21Founding Member, Las Vegas Chaptercurrent2019 — present
- Foundation for Kidney Transplant ResearchFoundercurrent2014 — present
- IVIVA Medical IncVenture Investorcurrent2021 — present
- Plante CapitalFoundercurrent2001 — presentSan Diego, CA
- Intelligent Medicine Exchange (IMX)CEO and Founder2021 — 2026
- Pathway Genomics CorporationFounder, CEO and Seed Investor2008 — 2017San Diego
- SmartDrive Systems, IncFounder, CEO and Seed Investor2004 — 2008San Diego, CA
- E-Band Communications, LLCCo-Founder, CEO and Seed Investor2002 — 2004
- Maxima Technologies (Quantum Laser Communications)Founder and CEO1999 — 2003
- Bel-TronicsPresident1996 — 1997
- Illinois Air National GuardMilitary Service1985 — 1991
Education
- Southern Illinois University, CarbondaleBachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering1986 — 1990
Skills & more
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Product MarketingCompetitive AnalysisProduct LaunchE-commerceLife SciencesCorporate DevelopmentProgram ManagementBusiness PlanningCapital MarketsMarketing StrategyLeadershipStrategyFrom Jim's professional profile.
Deals · 17
ElevianSolo GP
via Thynk Capital · filed Jul 2020
WinSanTorSolo GP
via Thynk Capital · filed May 2017
TheragenepharmaSolo GP
via Thynk Capital · filed Jul 2015
Algebraix DataSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
CurtanapharmaSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
E BandSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
Fisker Inc.Solo GP
via Thynk Capital
GeospanSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
Kitotech MedicalSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
KlothoSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
LubrisSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
Repair BiotechnologiesSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
SmartDrive Systems, Inc.Solo GP
via Thynk Capital
ViscientbiosciencesSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
X4 PharmaSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
ImxhealthSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
Iviva MedicalSolo GP
via Thynk Capital
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters. Some rows are inferred. Not right? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jim Plante work?
- Jim Plante is Founder at Thynk Capital.
Founder mafias
TIGER 21 mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale9
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