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John F. Harris

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Smart Money Rating: 91 out of 100

Managing Partner, Jazz Venture Partners

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Jazz Venture Partners
Title
Managing Partner
Role
Managing partner
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

John Harris is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, executive, and corporate director with three decades of experience starting, developing, and directing early-stage life sciences and technology companies. John’s board positions include Foresight Mental Health, Cadence Neuroscience, BlueNote Therapeutics, and HerMD. John is an empathetic, hands-on director who brings expertise in strategic analysis, leadership, creativity, concept development, product development, marketing, and finance. Prior to JAZZ, John was the founder, president, and CEO of NeuroVista, a Seattle-based medical device company pioneering new technologies for the management and treatment of epilepsy. John was also a founder of Northstar Neuroscience, which went public in 2006 and was subsequently acquired by St. Jude Medical.

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