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148 people in our graph share verified history with René — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Yibo NianunlockedRené: together at SanDisk (2011–2013)
×4René: together at Micron
René: together at Siemens AG (Semiconductor BU)
×3René: together at Santa Clara University
About
René Hartner is VP of Corporate Business Development at Micron combining M&A and venture investing with deep semiconductor and storage experience from senior roles at SanDisk, specializing in hardware-centric innovation.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware
Experience
- Micron TechnologyVice President Corporate Business Developmentcurrent2018 — present
- Western DigitalVice President: Corporate Business Development Asia2017 — 2018Taipei City, Taiwan
- SanDisk, a Western Digital BrandVice President: Corporate Business Development2011 — 2017
- Tegile SystemsBoard Observer2015 — 2017Newark, CA
- MagistoBoard Observer2013 — 2017Tel Aviv
- PanzuraBoard Observer2013 — 2017
- Pebbles InterfacesBoard Observer2013 — 2015Tel Aviv
- WHIPTAILBoard Observer2013Whippany
- VIA OptronicsChief Marketing Officer & General Manager US Division2010 — 2011Hillsboro
- Artos Capital ManagementCEO & Chief Investment Officer2001 — 2011
- ConexantVice President: Product Marketing2008 — 2010
- Micron TechnologyDirector Corporate Development2005 — 2008
- Infineon TechnologiesDirector of Product Marketing1999 — 2005San Jose
- Siemens AG (Semiconductor BU)Group Leader / Coordinator of Strategic Marketing1996 — 1999Munich Area, Germany
Skills & more
Enterprise Software12Cross-border M&A1Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)1Carve-outs1LicensingCorporate StrategyIntellectual PropertyMergers & Acquisitions48Product Marketing60Corporate Development25Venture Capital30Cross-functional Team Leadership53
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Business DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipMarket ResearchCompetitive AnalysisStart-upsCurrencyLeadershipGenerative AIJoint VenturesLanguages English · German
From René's professional profile.
Colleagues at Micron Ventures
Andrew Byrnes
Director at Micron Ventures
Elysia Lin
Investor at Micron Ventures
Henry Huang
Investor at Micron Ventures
Ivan Chiu
Investor at Micron Ventures
Jason Hong
Investor at Micron Ventures
Johnny Hsing
Investor at Micron Ventures
Manish Tangri
Investor at Micron Ventures
Umesh Limaye
Investor at Micron Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is René Hartner?
- René Hartner is VP of Corporate Business Development at Micron combining M&A and venture investing with deep semiconductor and storage experience from senior roles at SanDisk, specializing in hardware-centric innovation.
- Where does René Hartner work?
- René Hartner is at Micron Ventures.
- What does René Hartner invest in?
- René Hartner invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware.
- Where did René Hartner go to school?
- René Hartner studied at Santa Clara University (MBA, Concentration in Finance); The Wharton School (Executive Education, Mergers & Acquisition); NASAA (Series 63, 65).
Same school
Also attended Santa Clara University214
Viviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesKirsten MelloPartner + Chief Financial Officer at Menlo VenturesRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalJohn TorreyVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupTim HaleyCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesSarah LucasManaging General Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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Also attended The Wharton School2,000
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesSarah GuoFounder & General Partner of ConvictionJosh KopelmanFounder and Partner at First Round CapitalAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalJack AbrahamFounder, CEO & Managing Partner of Atomic
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Also attended Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences19
Maximilian StadlerJunior Finance Manager at BONVENTUREJulie G.KassapInvestor at twozero VenturesDenise HarbauerAmplification at EWORAlisa FuchsFinancial Accountant at EMERAM Capital PartnersFlorian GeistmannDirector / Real Estate at THI InvestmentsInga GriegerBusiness Development Manager and Managing Director at BMW i Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tegile Systems1
Also worked at Magisto4
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Also worked at Pebbles Interfaces2
Also worked at Infineon Technologies54
Andy TangPartner at Draper AssociatesGil RosenGP at Blockchain BuildersJay ChongManaging Partner at Millennium New HorizonsMehmet ÇelimliData Engineer at Planet A VenturesPeter HerzGeneral Partner at 1st Course CapitalKelly ChenInvestor, Brand Capital Fund at XRC
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