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Eric WagnerunlockedJohn: together at North Carolina State University (1989β1990)
Γ3John: together at North Carolina State University
John: together at Liberty University
Γ7John: together at Clemson University
About
John Leachman is founder and chief strategy officer of Hexivon (formerly Invicta Water, Inc.). He previously co-founded BNNano in 2016, a nanomaterials manufacturing company based in Burlington, North Carolina that raised over $1 million through crowdfunding. Leachman holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University, an MS in Chemistry from Clemson University, and an MBA from NCSU, and has held leadership roles in project management, supply chain, and customer relations across semiconductor and manufacturing sectors.
Experience
- Hexivon (Formerly Invicta Water, Inc.)Founder / CSOcurrent2023 β presentCary, North Carolina, United States
- BNNanoCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2016 β presentRaleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- The NEDLOH GroupPrincipalcurrent2013 β presentRTP, NC
- Thales CollegeAssistant Professor of Science and Engineering2023 β 2026Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States
- MEMSCAP, IncPresident and General Manager2000 β 2013
Skills & more
Business Strategy1Business Development1International BusinessCross-functional Team LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingProcess Integration5SPC5R&D28Semiconductors35Characterization7MEMS28
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Start-upsSimulationsEngineering ManagementICThin FilmsSiliconPhotolithographySemiconductor IndustryElectronicsSensorsAnalogSix SigmaFrom John's professional profile.
Colleagues at Wolfpack Investor Network
Abby Phillips
Director at Wolfpack Investor Network
Lauren Wilcox
Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Development at Wolfpack Investor Network
Lelon Winstead
Investor at IDEA Fund Partners
Lisa Chang
Director, TEC Program, Poole College of Management at Wolfpack Investor Network
Raj Narayan
Associate Director, Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science at Wolfpack Investor Network
Robert Ross
Venture Partner at Wolfpack Investor Network
Sharat Nagaraj
Investor at Wolfpack Investor Network
Steve Markham
Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Wolfpack Investor Network
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Leachman?
- John Leachman is founder and chief strategy officer of Hexivon (formerly Invicta Water, Inc.). He previously co-founded BNNano in 2016, a nanomaterials manufacturing company based in Burlington, North Carolina that raised over $1 million through crowdfunding. Leachman holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University, an MS in Chemistry from Clemson University, and an MBA from NCSU, and has held leadership roles in project management, supply chain, and customer relations across semiconductor and manufacturing sectors.
- Where does John Leachman work?
- John Leachman is Venture Partner at Wolfpack Investor Network.
- Where did John Leachman go to school?
- John Leachman studied at North Carolina State University - College of Management (MBA); Clemson University (MS, Chemistry); North Carolina State University (BS, Material Science and Engineering).
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Also attended North Carolina State University - College of Management8
Cameron ColeyPrincipal at Plexus CapitalGreg AndersonCommunications & Marketing Director at InventurePaula NewsomeFund Accountant at Plexus CapitalMax McEwenManaging Director, Co-Head of Abry Private Debt, Head of Capital Markets at ABRY PartnersMichael ShiptonChief Business Officer at LightshipDavid BuffaloeExecutive Officer at Zift Solutions
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Also attended Clemson University136
Satish DharmarajManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesJustin LedbetterChief Operating Officer, Marlan Space at Cortado VenturesFrank IhleAssociate, Valuation & Portfolio Analytics at JMI EquityEvan KesslerLead Software Engineer at PeakSpan Capital PartnersHelen LinHead of People Operations at Samsung NextStewart WhitmireSenior Vice President, Atlantic Packaging at New Earth Ventures
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Also attended North Carolina State University225
Eric WagnerVP of Research and Data at Redpoint VenturesTaylor AutenGeneral Counsel at Echo Health VenturesBrent BlakeVenture Partner at TFX CapitalBill NusseyPartner at Tech Square VenturesSteve AngelAdvisor at Industrious VenturesMelissa WhitingAssistant Controller at Red Cell Incubation
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