John Osborne

Managing Partner

2017 - 2025

Advisor

2016 - 2017

Executive Administrator

2016 - 2022

Charleston Angel Partners is the Charleston, SC region's longest tenured Angel Investment Group. As EA, I am responsible for 2 primary objectives: 1) finding early stage companies with high growth opportunity run by a capable management team who are looking to raise investment capital and 2) developing relationships with accredited investors, individual and institutional, who have an interest in investing in early stage private equity opportunities

Founder

2016 - 2022

Charleston Angel Conference is a several month process designed to engage and educate accredited investors on how to invest in early stage private equity investment opportunities.

Co-Founder & Director

2013 - 2019

The Harbor Entrepreneur Center exists to create collision among entrepreneurs! Our first initiative, The Harbor Accelerator launches businesses through a 14 week program with mentorship, curriculum, space, and hard work. For founders of companies further stage, FORUM Groups provide unparalleled access to peer founders committed to supporting, inspiring, and growing your ability to execute. The Harbor also runs JRS Code School, a 12 week software development program. See more and sign up at harborec.com

Board Member

2010 - 2013

Member Programs and Development Director

2012 - 2013

Lowcountry Local First is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to educating and encouraging the public to invest in our local economy with their dollars, their voices, and their votes.

Chairman

2010 - 2012

CYP is an initiative of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. CYP's mission is to empower and engage emerging talent in the Charleston region.

Board Member

2010 - 2012

Small Business Banker

2011 - 2012

I worked with privately owned businesses, dental and medical practices with annual top line revenues under $5,000,000. I helped with cash inflow management, cash outflow management, expansion financing, partner buy-in and partner buy-out funding, as well as business succession planning.

Financial Services Professional

2009 - 2011

-Sold life, health, and long term disability insurance contracts -Sold mutual funds, retirement plans, and college savings accounts