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John Browne

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Founder at Kastus

County Dublin, Ireland

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About

John Browne is the founder and CEO of Kastus, a company specializing in antimicrobial and clean glass surface technology that emerged from a decade of R&D with Dublin Institute of Technology. In 2020, the company launched a patented screen technology designed to reduce bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and in 2024 it expanded into solar energy with anti-soiling glass technology for panel efficiency. Browne, who has a background in finance, operations, and supply chain and has raised over €20 million in capital, was a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Ireland award in 2021.

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Experience

  1. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year IrelandEY Entrepreneur of the year finalist 2021current2021 — presentDublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  2. KastusFounder & CEOcurrent2014 — presentDublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  3. SmartGlass International LtdFounder and CEO2003 — 2013Dublin, London, Dubai
  4. PalmProduct Manager2000 — 2002San Francisco Bay Area
  5. Benchmark ElectronicsPlanning Manager1999 — 2000County Dublin, Ireland
  6. OriflameMaster Production Scheduler1992 — 1998

Skills & more

FundraisingNew Business Development21Product Development23Sales Management10Business Planning4Start-ups4Business Strategy6Account Management3Vendor Management1Project Management5Contract Negotiation5Procurement4
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Who is John Browne?
John Browne is the founder and CEO of Kastus, a company specializing in antimicrobial and clean glass surface technology that emerged from a decade of R&D with Dublin Institute of Technology. In 2020, the company launched a patented screen technology designed to reduce bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and in 2024 it expanded into solar energy with anti-soiling glass technology for panel efficiency. Browne, who has a background in finance, operations, and supply chain and has raised over €20 million in capital, was a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Ireland award in 2021.
Where does John Browne work?
John Browne is Founder of Kastus.
What companies did John Browne found?
John Browne founded Kastus.
Where did John Browne go to school?
John Browne studied at Dublin Business School (ACCA, Accounting and Business/Management); Dublin Institute of Technology (IIPMM, Business Administration and Management, General).

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