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John Greathouse

Founder of Cadense

Santa Barbara, California

Overview 

John Greathouse is a retired UCSB professor and venture capitalist, currently serving as a 3x Chairperson. With a background in academia and entrepreneurship, he has co-founded and chaired successful companies like Cadense and BuyerCaddy, while also investing in notable startups like JazzHR and Invoca at various funding stages.

Work Experience 

  • Chairperson & Co-founder

    2022 - Current

Cadense innovates adaptive footwear to enhance mobility for those facing walking challenges.

  • Chairperson & Co-founder

    2021

BuyerCaddy provides a strategic lens for future tech purchases and current savings.

  • Chairperson

    2019

  • Professor

    2006 - 2023

UCSB Technology Management provides motivated early-to-mid-career professionals the essential business knowledge and entrepreneurship.

  • Advisory Partner

    2018 - 2021

Entrada Ventures is a late seed stage fund that builds companies that succeed in Series Seed, A, and beyond.

  • Board Member

    2010 - 2020

HG Insights uses advanced data science to provide B2B companies a better way to analyze markets and target prospects.

Raised $18,259,998.00 from Riverwood Capital.

  • Board Member

    2014 - 2019

  • Board Member

    2009 - 2019

ElephantDrive provides a scalable platform for online backup, storage, data management and intuitive tools for small businesses.

  • Partner

    2008 - 2019

Rincon is an early-stage venture capital firm targeting investment opportunities in web-based businesses.

  • Board Member

    2014 - 2019

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