Philip O'Connor

Philip O'Connor is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Blackhorn Ventures, where the focus is on investing in entrepreneurs enhancing resource efficiency through science and engineering-based solutions. O'Connor serves on the board of several organizations, including Latent AI, Inc., Common Energy, Drawboard, and Modulous, and is a member of the Leadership Council at Conservation International. O'Connor's commitment to community and culture is exhibited through board membership at Ala Kukui, a retreat center dedicated to preserving Hawaiian heritage. Previously, O'Connor was the Co-Founder and CEO of Pax Pure, a water technology company, and pursued an MBA in Sustainable Management at Presidio Graduate School, complemented by a BA HONS in Political Science and Government from the University of Canterbury.