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Harry Laswell

Board Member, Museum of Science and Curiosity

Sacramento, California

Overview 

Harry Laswell is a seasoned professional with a background in start-ups, mergers, venture capital, and private equity. Currently serving as a Board Member at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, he has held leadership roles in companies like Apeiron Data Systems and Intel Capital, showcasing expertise in strategy development and business development. Highlights of Harry Laswell's career include co-founding Apeiron Data Systems and serving as CEO of Wijit, Inc., demonstrating a strong track record in entrepreneurship and corporate leadership.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2014 - Current

    Interim Executive Director & CEO of the Powerhouse Science Center from May 2015 to June 2018, a high-tech, hands-on, science center in Sacramento that broke ground on a new campus in summer 2018. Continuing as board member.

  • Board Member & Co-Founder

    2013 - 2019

    Co-founder of early stage technology company developing storage systems for applications needing high performance, low-latency storage.

  • Managing Director

    2001 - 2016

    Co-founded firm and raised $100 M in two funds. Personally sourced, led diligence, negotiated investments and/or supervised investment as a board member in 10 companies. Extensive experience as board member or chairman. Managing director responsible for supervision of staff and operations.

  • Board Member

    2010 - 2014

    Investor, Board Member, Acquired by Panduit

  • CEO & Board Member

    2011 - 2013

    Cofounder, initial CEO, and board member of Wijit, a medical device company producing mobility products for the disabled. CEO from February 2011 to September 2012. Founded company, recruited executive team, acquired existing product from inventor, developed manufacturing relationship with Pride Industries, raised seed financing, and launched product. Acquired by Innovation Health Devices

  • Chairman

    2008 - 2010

    Worked with founders to acquire IP, form company, raise financing, and develop initial products. Acquired by Tyco Electronics.

  • Managing Director

    1996 - 2001

    Led a global team of investment professionals that developed and executed Intel's venture investment strategy in the wireless communications, mobile internet, and mobile computing markets.

  • Marketing Executive

    1980 - 1996

An ecosystem of software & hardware vendors, integrators and solution providers focused on adoption of NFV and SDN-based solutions.

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