David Hartford

David Hartford is an experienced professional currently serving as an Advisory Board Member for Olfactive Biosolutions and Jaxon AI, focusing on innovative applications of AI in biology and trustworthy AI technologies. As a Seed Investor at CH4Global and xCures, David supports initiatives aimed at reducing methane emissions in agriculture and enhancing personalized healthcare solutions. Active with the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, David contributes to the promotion of the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK. David also holds advisory roles with Cyber Reliant Corp. and IronGate Capital Advisors, focusing on cyber solutions and early-stage investments in defense technologies. Additionally, David has a long-standing commitment to education as a Mentor and Adjunct Professor at UC Berkeley - Haas and CSU East Bay, with a background in entrepreneurial finance and venture capital. Previously, David was a Founding Partner at Calibrium AG and an investor at the now-defunct Aromyx Corporation. David earned a J.D. in Corporate Finance and International Law from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.