Maren Thomas Bannon

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Ms. Maren T.
Bannon is a Contributor at The Forbes Co. LLC, a Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Jane VC LLC and a Mentor at Startx.
She is on the Board of Directors at Flown Ltd. Ms. Bannon was previously employed as an Advisor by Pearachute, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by littleLane, Inc., a Principal by Therapydia, Inc., an Associate by Applied Materials, Inc., a Principal by Genentech, Inc., and a Consultant by Putnam Associates LLC.
She received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Stanford University.

Maren Thomas Bannon active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Jane VC LLC Jane VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance January Ventures invests in companies located in the United States and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of B2B software startups. It provides financing for pre-seed stage transactions.	Founder	31/12/2017
The Forbes Co. LLC The Forbes Co. LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Forbes Co. LLC is a nationally recognized owner, developer, and manager of iconic regional shopping centers. The company is known for their retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture, and luxury appointments. The company is based in Southfield, MI.	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2018
Startx Startx Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is located in the US. Startx is a nonprofit, founder-led startup accelerator and community affiliated with Stanford University that supports Stanford students, professors, and alumni throughout their entrepreneurial journeys without taking equity or charging fees. It offers tailored mentorship, peer accountability, and access to a trusted network of investors, industry experts, and strategic partners across sectors such as artificial intelligence, medtech, biotech, sustainability, fintech, enterprise SaaS, and deep tech. Startx runs specialized vertical programs like Startx Med and Startx AI, providing founders with domain-specific resources, connections to Stanford’s research labs and clinical partners, regulatory guidance, and access to talent pipelines and investor networks. The accelerator features a 3-month full-time program and a 3-day student immersive program, both designed to accelerate startup growth through hands-on coaching, fundraising support, and community events. Startx emphasizes a collaborative, founder-first culture with a selective mentor network of seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders who provide guidance and foster connections within the Stanford ecosystem. It also facilitates investor engagement through its investor network and hosts multiple annual investor demo days. Startx is developing an innovation hub called The Link in partnership with Stanford Research Park, slated to open in 2027, to further enhance its support infrastructure. The American company was founded by Andrew Lee, Reza Raji.	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2015
Flown Ltd. Flown Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online platform for ideal physical and mental spaces	Director/Board Member	31/12/2021

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Former positions of Maren Thomas Bannon

Companies	Position	End
Pearachute, Inc. Pearachute, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates website that enables to reserve and purchase classes and activities for children	Consultant / Advisor	30/12/2019
littleLane, Inc. littleLane, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online platform, which provides parents with access to kids activities in their local area	Chief Executive Officer	31/12/2016
Therapydia, Inc. Therapydia, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates physical therapy clinics	Sales & Marketing	30/12/2013
Genentech, Inc. Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops medicines for cancer peoples	Corporate Officer/Principal	30/12/2012
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.	Corporate Officer/Principal	30/12/2008

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Applied Materials, Inc. Applied Materials, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures semiconductor systems & develops spares and factory automation software	Producer Manufacturing
Genentech, Inc. Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops medicines for cancer peoples	Health Technology
Therapydia, Inc. Therapydia, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates physical therapy clinics	Health Services
Dartmouth College Dartmouth College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Stanford University Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Forbes Co. LLC The Forbes Co. LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Forbes Co. LLC is a nationally recognized owner, developer, and manager of iconic regional shopping centers. The company is known for their retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture, and luxury appointments. The company is based in Southfield, MI.	Finance
Putnam Associates LLC Putnam Associates LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic management healthcare consultancy services	Commercial Services
Pearachute, Inc. Pearachute, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates website that enables to reserve and purchase classes and activities for children	Technology Services
littleLane, Inc. littleLane, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online platform, which provides parents with access to kids activities in their local area	Technology Services
Jane VC LLC Jane VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance January Ventures invests in companies located in the United States and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of B2B software startups. It provides financing for pre-seed stage transactions.	Finance
Flown Ltd. Flown Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online platform for ideal physical and mental spaces	Technology Services
Startx Startx Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is located in the US. Startx is a nonprofit, founder-led startup accelerator and community affiliated with Stanford University that supports Stanford students, professors, and alumni throughout their entrepreneurial journeys without taking equity or charging fees. It offers tailored mentorship, peer accountability, and access to a trusted network of investors, industry experts, and strategic partners across sectors such as artificial intelligence, medtech, biotech, sustainability, fintech, enterprise SaaS, and deep tech. Startx runs specialized vertical programs like Startx Med and Startx AI, providing founders with domain-specific resources, connections to Stanford’s research labs and clinical partners, regulatory guidance, and access to talent pipelines and investor networks. The accelerator features a 3-month full-time program and a 3-day student immersive program, both designed to accelerate startup growth through hands-on coaching, fundraising support, and community events. Startx emphasizes a collaborative, founder-first culture with a selective mentor network of seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders who provide guidance and foster connections within the Stanford ecosystem. It also facilitates investor engagement through its investor network and hosts multiple annual investor demo days. Startx is developing an innovation hub called The Link in partnership with Stanford Research Park, slated to open in 2027, to further enhance its support infrastructure. The American company was founded by Andrew Lee, Reza Raji.	Commercial Services