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John Osborne

Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital

Charleston, South Carolina

Overview 

John Osborne is an accomplished Early Stage Technology Investor based in Charleston, South Carolina, with a strong background in team leadership and financial analysis. He has led successful investments in companies such as Pryon and Bone Health Technologies, showcasing his expertise in pre-seed and Series A stages within sectors like Health IT and FinTech. Notable career highlights include founding the Charleston Angel Conference and serving as Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital.

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.

  • 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

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