John Osborne
Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital
Charleston, South Carolina
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2017 - 2025
Advisor
2016 - 2017
Good Growth Capital invests in early-stage transformative science- and technology-based companies
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.
The Charleston Angel Conference is an event where accredited investors create an entity,
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.
Bank of America Neighborhood Builders is a signature philanthropic program that advances economic mobility and nonprofit leadership.
Financial Services Professional
2009 - 2011
-Sold life, health, and long term disability insurance contracts -Sold mutual funds, retirement plans, and college savings accounts
Education
Banker's School
2006 - 2008
BS
1998 - 2002