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Maren Thomas Bannon
Founder at
Jane VC LLC
Profile
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 | 01/01/2018 |
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 | 01/01/2019 |
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 | 01/01/2016 |
Flown Ltd.
 Flown Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online platform for ideal physical and mental spaces | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2022 |
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 | 31/12/2019 |
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 | 01/01/2017 |
Therapydia, Inc.
 Therapydia, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates physical therapy clinics | Sales & Marketing | 31/12/2013 |
Genentech, Inc.
 Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops medicines for cancer peoples | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2012 |
| APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2008 |
Training of Maren Thomas Bannon
Experiences
Positions held
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Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
12
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
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 |
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