Nathaniel Harding

Nathaniel Harding is a seasoned venture capital professional currently serving as Managing Partner at Cortado Ventures, a fund established in May 2020 that focuses on supporting innovative entrepreneurs in Oklahoma. In addition to this role, Harding holds several board positions across various companies, including Motive, ArborXR, PatchRx, and Senslytics Corporation, and serves as a Venture Partner at Republic. Harding is also a Kauffman Fellow in Class 28, participating in a prestigious program aimed at developing leaders in venture capital. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Russian Language and Literature from the University of Oklahoma, an MBA in Finance from Oklahoma City University, selected master's coursework in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University, and a Venture Capital certificate from the University of California, Berkeley.