Ken Morse

Overview

Ken Morse is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor based in Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded six high-tech startups with MIT friends and classmates, including 3Com Corporation and Aspen Technology, Inc. Five of these ventures achieved successful IPOs or mergers, while one did not. Morse has been active for over 40 years in commercializing novel technologies and assisting teams in bringing their inventions from the lab to the market. He served as the Founding Managing Director of the MIT Entrepreneurship Center from 1996 to 2009, inspiring and coaching new generations of entrepreneurs. Additionally, he has been a Visiting Professor at ESADE Business School in Barcelona since 2009, teaching Global Sales Strategies to MBA and MSc students. Morse has also served on President Obama’s National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, where he chaired the sub-committee on Advanced Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has advised major corporations on their innovation strategies. His investment focus includes information technology, media and digital media, and software and internet sectors, primarily at the seed and early stages. His geographical focus spans the United States, Canada, Spain, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, New Zealand, Denmark, Quebec, Europe, California, and other regions. Morse's portfolio includes companies such as 3Com Corporation, Aspen Technology, Inc., Blipfoto, and others. He has been recognized for his contributions to entrepreneurship education and has been profiled in various publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and Economist. His investment philosophy centers on supporting ambitious teams in bringing innovative technologies to market, with a focus on global sales strategies and commercialization of novel technologies. Morse's extensive experience in global sales and entrepreneurship has made him a thought leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, with a track record of successful ventures and a commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technologies
• Ambitious teams
• Global market potential
• Strong sales strategies
• Scalable business models
• Clear commercialization plans
• Experienced management teams
• Competitive market positioning
• Sustainable business practices
• High growth potential
• Technological differentiation
• Strong intellectual property
• Clear exit strategies
• Alignment with investor's expertise
• Commitment to global expansion
• Ability to execute business plans
• Financial viability
• Market demand validation
• Scalable operations
• Strong customer acquisition strategies

Portfolio Companies