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Joel Harris

Investor

Managing Partner at Ag Startup Engine Seed

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $25K – $500K checks Β· typically $25K

FoundedGenvax

About

Joel Harris is the co-founder and CEO of Genvax Technologies, a company founded in 2021 that develops mRNA and nanoparticle vaccines for livestock, with initial focus on swine applications. He also serves as Executive Director of the Ag Startup Engine, a pre-seed investment group focused on midwest agricultural innovation. Harris previously co-founded Harrisvaccines, an mRNA livestock vaccine company that was acquired by Merck Animal Health in 2015, and has investment experience with venture groups including Vitalize Venture Group. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Iowa.

Experience

  1. Genvax Technologies, IncChief Executive Officercurrent2021 β€” present
  2. Ag Startup EngineExecutive Directorcurrent2020 β€” presentAmes, Iowa, United States
  3. Ag Startup EngineCo Director2017 β€” 2020
  4. Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio)Board Membercurrent2022 β€” presentDes Moines, Iowa, United States
  5. Charter Oak CreativePresidentcurrent2017 β€” presentGreater Chicago Area
  6. Mazen Animal Health - Oral VaccinesBoard Member2021 β€” 2022
  7. Vitalize Venture GroupBusiness Development Manager2019 β€” 2021Chicago, IL
  8. GlobalVetLINKDirector of Product2017 β€” 2018Chicago
  9. MerckAssociate Director, Commercial2015 β€” 2016
  10. HarrisvaccinesVice President - Head of Sales and Marketing2013 β€” 2015Greater Chicago Area
  11. HarrisvaccinesVice President of Operations2012 β€” 2013Ames, IA
  12. HarrisvaccinesChief Information Officer2010 β€” 2012
  13. HarrisvaccinesChief Operations Officer2008 β€” 2010
  14. ART BiologicsVice President2010 β€” 2015

Education

  1. University of IowaBachelor's degree, Economics2004 β€” 2008
  2. Northwestern UniversityPost-baccalaureate Certificate, Narrative Communications2013 β€” 2014
  3. Ames High School2000 β€” 2004
  4. CIRAS

Skills & more

Product Management1Executive Management1Product ma1International BusinessFundraisingVaccines41Marketing26Management30Marketing Strategy19Business Planning13Strategic Planning18Research12
+12 moreSalesMicrobiologyPublic RelationsBusiness DevelopmentLife SciencesData AnalysisSocial MediaTeam BuildingMergers & AcquisitionsProduct DevelopmentCell CultureLeadership

Languages German

  • Digital Product Management β€” Imparture

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