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

Education

  1. University of Colorado BoulderMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Entrepreneurship2012 β€” 2014
  2. The Ohio State UniversityBachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government2002 β€” 2008
  3. The Ohio State UniversityBachelor's Degree, Strategic Communications with a Minor in Business2002 β€” 2008

Skills & more

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

Languages Japanese

  • Venture Capital Institute β€” Venture Capital Institute

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