John Orlando
John Orlando is a Boston-based Managing Director, specializing in originating debt financing for emerging growth-stage life sciences companies. With over a decade of experience in venture lending, John has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner within the New England life sciences ecosystem.
Most recently, John led a centralized debt advisory function at Flagship Pioneering, advising portfolio companies on strategic debt financing alternatives. Prior to Flagship, he provided debt and banking services to venture-backed companies at J.P. Morgan and Pacific Western Bank. Before entering venture lending, John began his career as an investment banking analyst at BMO Capital Markets and as a credit analyst at Bank of America.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from Boston College.
Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, taking full advantage of the short Northeast golf season, and cheering for his beloved Boston sports teams.
Brown’s 30 years of experience in venture equity and venture debt is apparent in his ability to adeptly manage sales and strategic business operations working with early-stage companies.
He served as general partner at Point Financial Capital Partners, a venture leasing fund and held a prior role as the president and CFO of InvestLinc Financial Services, an early-stage private equity fund and consulting firm. He has also worked as a partner at Cornerstone Equity Partners, a private equity fund.
Background
Brown has a B.S. in business administration and marketing from McNeese State University and is a current Small Business Investor Alliance – Western Regional Committee member.
Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana left a lasting impression on Brown. He is an avid LSU fan and loves a good bowl of spicy gumbo on a cold day.
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Brown’s 30 years of experience in venture equity and venture debt is apparent in his ability to adeptly manage sales and strategic business operations working with early-stage companies.
He served as general partner at Point Financial Capital Partners, a venture leasing fund and held a prior role as the president and CFO of InvestLinc Financial Services, an early-stage private equity fund and consulting firm. He has also worked as a partner at Cornerstone Equity Partners, a private equity fund.
Background
Brown has a B.S. in business administration and marketing from McNeese State University and is a current Small Business Investor Alliance – Western Regional Committee member.
Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana left a lasting impression on Brown. He is an avid LSU fan and loves a good bowl of spicy gumbo on a cold day.
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John Orlando is a Boston-based Managing Director, specializing in originating debt financing for emerging growth-stage life sciences companies. With over a decade of experience in venture lending, John has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner within the New England life sciences ecosystem.
Most recently, John led a centralized debt advisory function at Flagship Pioneering, advising portfolio companies on strategic debt financing alternatives. Prior to Flagship, he provided debt and banking services to venture-backed companies at J.P. Morgan and Pacific Western Bank. Before entering venture lending, John began his career as an investment banking analyst at BMO Capital Markets and as a credit analyst at Bank of America.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from Boston College.
Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, taking full advantage of the short Northeast golf season, and cheering for his beloved Boston sports teams.
Brown’s 30 years of experience in venture equity and venture debt is apparent in his ability to adeptly manage sales and strategic business operations working with early-stage companies.
He served as general partner at Point Financial Capital Partners, a venture leasing fund and held a prior role as the president and CFO of InvestLinc Financial Services, an early-stage private equity fund and consulting firm. He has also worked as a partner at Cornerstone Equity Partners, a private equity fund.
Background
Brown has a B.S. in business administration and marketing from McNeese State University and is a current Small Business Investor Alliance – Western Regional Committee member.
Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana left a lasting impression on Brown. He is an avid LSU fan and loves a good bowl of spicy gumbo on a cold day.
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John Orlando is a Boston-based Managing Director, specializing in originating debt financing for emerging growth-stage life sciences companies. With over a decade of experience in venture lending, John has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner within the New England life sciences ecosystem.
Most recently, John led a centralized debt advisory function at Flagship Pioneering, advising portfolio companies on strategic debt financing alternatives. Prior to Flagship, he provided debt and banking services to venture-backed companies at J.P. Morgan and Pacific Western Bank. Before entering venture lending, John began his career as an investment banking analyst at BMO Capital Markets and as a credit analyst at Bank of America.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from Boston College.
Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, taking full advantage of the short Northeast golf season, and cheering for his beloved Boston sports teams.
Brown’s 30 years of experience in venture equity and venture debt is apparent in his ability to adeptly manage sales and strategic business operations working with early-stage companies.
He served as general partner at Point Financial Capital Partners, a venture leasing fund and held a prior role as the president and CFO of InvestLinc Financial Services, an early-stage private equity fund and consulting firm. He has also worked as a partner at Cornerstone Equity Partners, a private equity fund.
Background
Brown has a B.S. in business administration and marketing from McNeese State University and is a current Small Business Investor Alliance – Western Regional Committee member.
Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana left a lasting impression on Brown. He is an avid LSU fan and loves a good bowl of spicy gumbo on a cold day.