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John F.
Wharton currently works at TPT Global Defense Systems, Inc., as Chairman, TPT Global Tech, Inc., as Director from 2021, Veteran Ventures Capital LLC, as Advisor, Squadra Management LLC, as Venture Partner, and The Chertoff Group, as Advisor.
Mr. Wharton received his undergraduate degree in 1981 from US Military Academy and graduate degree from Naval War College.
John Wharton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| TPT GLOBAL TECH, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2021 |
TPT Global Defense Systems, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Squadra Management LLC
Squadra Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Squadra Management invests in companies located in the United States with an investment size ranging from USD 1 - USD 3 million. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of enterprise software and emerging technology sectors. It participates in seed and early stage capital requirements. It also acts as a lead investor. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Veteran Ventures Capital LLC
Veteran Ventures Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Veteran Ventures Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on national security technology and defense sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 million. It takes a seat on board and makes follow on investments. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
MC2 Investment Management LLC
MC2 Investment Management LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 2009, The Chertoff Group is a security advisory and risk management firm specializing in cybersecurity, security risk and resilience, federal strategy, geopolitical and regulatory risk, transportation innovation, private equity investments, and buyside M&A advisory focused on defense technology and government services. The private company is based in Washington, DC and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company serves government contractors, defense and aerospace companies, critical infrastructure operators, and high-growth technology firms, offering strategies to manage cyber, physical, and regulatory risks, safeguard operations, and ensure business continuity. Its services include organizational risk assessments, executive protection, supply chain security, threat and vulnerability assessments, security master planning, business continuity, and outsourced chief security officer roles. The Chertoff Group uses a proprietary DHS Safety Act-designated security risk management consulting methodology and collaborates with partners to enhance supply chain risk, threat-informed defense, application security, industrial control system cybersecurity, and automated cybersecurity validation. The firm also specializes in transportation security, notably aviation, with innovations such as the Gigaplex™ system for remote threat analysis of checkpoint and baggage screening images. Its geopolitical and regulatory risk services assist organizations with compliance, supply chain resilience, and trade stability. Through its private equity affiliate and the MC² Security Fund, the company invests in high-growth firms within homeland security, defense, and cybersecurity sectors. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
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TPT Global Tech, Inc.
TPT Global Tech, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company with interest in providing internet, content production, software, mobile homes manufacturing, phone reselling, e-Commerce, e-mail marketing and web design solutions | Communications |
US Military Academy
US Military Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Naval War College
Naval War College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Veteran Ventures Capital LLC
Veteran Ventures Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Veteran Ventures Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on national security technology and defense sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 million. It takes a seat on board and makes follow on investments. | Finance |
Squadra Management LLC
Squadra Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Squadra Management invests in companies located in the United States with an investment size ranging from USD 1 - USD 3 million. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of enterprise software and emerging technology sectors. It participates in seed and early stage capital requirements. It also acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
TPT Global Defense Systems, Inc. | |
MC2 Investment Management LLC
MC2 Investment Management LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 2009, The Chertoff Group is a security advisory and risk management firm specializing in cybersecurity, security risk and resilience, federal strategy, geopolitical and regulatory risk, transportation innovation, private equity investments, and buyside M&A advisory focused on defense technology and government services. The private company is based in Washington, DC and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company serves government contractors, defense and aerospace companies, critical infrastructure operators, and high-growth technology firms, offering strategies to manage cyber, physical, and regulatory risks, safeguard operations, and ensure business continuity. Its services include organizational risk assessments, executive protection, supply chain security, threat and vulnerability assessments, security master planning, business continuity, and outsourced chief security officer roles. The Chertoff Group uses a proprietary DHS Safety Act-designated security risk management consulting methodology and collaborates with partners to enhance supply chain risk, threat-informed defense, application security, industrial control system cybersecurity, and automated cybersecurity validation. The firm also specializes in transportation security, notably aviation, with innovations such as the Gigaplex™ system for remote threat analysis of checkpoint and baggage screening images. Its geopolitical and regulatory risk services assist organizations with compliance, supply chain resilience, and trade stability. Through its private equity affiliate and the MC² Security Fund, the company invests in high-growth firms within homeland security, defense, and cybersecurity sectors. | Commercial Services |
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