About
Philip O'Connor is co-founder and managing partner at Blackhorn Ventures. He has experience as an operator, entrepreneur, and investor, with a focus on technology and resource efficiency.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationPropTech
Experience
- Blackhorn VenturesCo Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2016 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Latent AI, Inc.Board Membercurrent2021 β presentMenlo Park, California, United States
- Common EnergyBoard Membercurrent2020 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- DrawboardBoard Membercurrent2019 β presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Conservation InternationalLeadership Councilcurrent2017 β present
- Ala KukuiBoard Membercurrent2013 β presentHana, Maui, HI
- Foresight Commercial InsuranceBoard Observer2020 β 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- Pax PureCo Founder and CEO2012 β 2016San Rafael, CA
- Presidio Graduate SchoolStudent2010 β 2011San Francisco Bay Area
- O'Connor EquipmentPresident2007 β 2010Missoula MT
- The Biomimicry InstituteExecutive Assistant2007Missoula County, Montana, United States
Education
- Presidio Graduate SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Sustainable Managment2010 β 2012
- University of CanterburyBA HONS, Political Science and Government2000 β 2004
Skills & more
Sustainability23Community Outreach7Fundraising4Non-profits1Public Speaking5Research5Environmental Awareness3Renewable Energy2Entrepreneurship8Teaching2Editing1Marketing4
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Strategic PlanningSustainable BusinessBusiness StrategyNonprofitsLeadershipBusiness DevelopmentStart-upsMarket ResearchFrom Philip's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Presidio Graduate School3
Shared employers
Also worked at Drawboard3
Also worked at Foresight Commercial Insurance2
Also worked at Presidio Graduate School1
Colleagues at Blackhorn Ventures
Amanda Rohrer
Senior Associate at Blackhorn Ventures
Bill Ritter
Senior Advisor at Blackhorn Ventures
Cameron Carver
Senior Associate at Blackhorn Ventures
Christina Curtis
Senior Advisor at Blackhorn Ventures
Dr. Raymond Levitt
Senior Advisor at Blackhorn Ventures
Enrique Zambrano
Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures
Eric Lamb
Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures
Jack Fuchs
Co-Founder and Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures
Network1
Investors connected to Philip in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.




















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