Bill Harrington

Bill Harrington is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in social impact and economic development. Currently serving as Managing Director at Vista Ventures Social Impact Fund since August 2016, Bill focuses on supporting social entrepreneurs in developing countries. Previously, Bill held the position of Managing Director at Vista Ventures, LLC from February 1998 to August 2016, where expertise included investment capital, governance, and financial risk management for early-stage companies. As an Investment Advisor at MEDA from May 2003 to December 2009, Bill specialized in microfinance and socially responsible investments in developing nations. Earlier in Bill's career, the role of Executive Vice President at Ben Franklin Technology Partners involved overseeing a significant investment portfolio in early-stage companies. Bill's academic background includes a Master's degree in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College.