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John Hrivnak

Investor

Operations Director, National Security at Red Cell Incubation

Arlington, Virginia, United States

About

John Hrivnak is a Principal focused on National Security at Red Cell Partners, where he analyzes, executes, and manages investments in technology-enabled concept, seed, and early-stage startups. His work includes deal syndication, portfolio management, and advising entrepreneur and military veteran founders. An Army veteran and military spouse, Hrivnak supports startup community building and leadership development within the veteran entrepreneurship space.

Experience

  1. Red Cell PartnersPrincipal, National Securitycurrent2024 — present
  2. Stealth StartupChief Operating Officercurrent2025 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
  3. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)Private Capital Principal (National Security Innovation Network)2021 — 2024Arlington, Virginia, United States
  4. The Tatitlek CorporationTransition Cell SME - Private Capital2023 — 2024Arlington, Virginia, United States
  5. Civil-Military Innovation Institute Inc.Program Manager (National Security Innovation Network)2020 — 2023Arlington, Virginia, United States
  6. NSIN - National Security Innovation NetworkAcceleration Program Manager2020 — 2021Arlington, Virginia, United States
  7. Rev1 VenturesDirector, Investment Funds & Venture Acceleration2014 — 2020Columbus, Ohio Area
  8. HealthPlan Data SolutionsBoard Observer2019 — 2020
  9. The Overwatch PartnershipBoard President2018 — 2020Columbus, Ohio Area
  10. The Toasted OatBoard Observer2018 — 2019Columbus, Ohio Area
  11. Bunker Labs ColumbusChapter Lead & Member Of The Board Of Advisors2014 — 2017Columbus, Ohio
  12. Patriot Boot Camp presented by TechstarsProgram Manager2013 — 2014Boulder, CO
  13. TB & J TravelWorld Traveler2011 — 2012The Globe
  14. Mission Essential Personnel, LLCDeputy Director of Human Resources2008 — 2011Bagram, Afghanistan
  15. Ohio Army National GuardSergeant2002 — 2008Columus, OH

Skills & more

Government34DoD13Military22National Security11Afghanistan5Personnel Management2Proposal Writing6Government Contracting14Organizational Leadership3Security7Military Operations5Leadership Development7
+12 morePolicy AnalysisProgram ManagementDefenseHomeland SecurityProject ManagementArmyMilitary ExperienceCounterterrorismLeadershipAnalysisIntelligenceConflict Resolution

Languages Japanese

  • Venture Capital Institute — Venture Capital Institute

From John's professional profile.

Colleagues at Red Cell Incubation

Alan Shaffer
Senior Advisor, National Security & Healthcare at Red Cell Incubation
Aly Carbaugh
Junior Analyst at Red Cell Incubation
Amanda Aguayo
Co-Founder, Hunted Labs at Red Cell Incubation
Aniqua Bokhari
Legal Counsel at Red Cell Incubation
Anne Powers
Executive Assistant at Red Cell Incubation
Arianna Urekew
Senior Operations Associate, National Security at Red Cell Incubation
Ava Thompson
Marketing Associate at Red Cell Incubation
Barrett Yates-Mack
Chief Financial Officer at Red Cell Incubation

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Hrivnak?
John Hrivnak is a Principal focused on National Security at Red Cell Partners, where he analyzes, executes, and manages investments in technology-enabled concept, seed, and early-stage startups. His work includes deal syndication, portfolio management, and advising entrepreneur and military veteran founders. An Army veteran and military spouse, Hrivnak supports startup community building and leadership development within the veteran entrepreneurship space.
Where does John Hrivnak work?
John Hrivnak is Operations Director, National Security at Red Cell Incubation.
Where did John Hrivnak go to school?
John Hrivnak studied at University of Colorado Boulder (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Entrepreneurship); The Ohio State University (Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government); The Ohio State University (Bachelor's Degree, Strategic Communications with a Minor in Business).

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Shared employers

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Also worked at Ohio Army National Guard9

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