Patrick B. Horsman, through his life experience and career, believes in the power of a quality education. Patrick strives to instill excellence, discipline, vision and strong worth ethic into future entrepreneurs through his scholarship program.
His focus is uncovering niche, esoteric investments that have a sustainable competitive advantage.
He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Octopus Investments a Puerto Rico based investment management platform. Octopus identifies, structures, provides seed capital, and builds alternative asset management business.
In 2002 he Co-Founded Blue Sand Securities, a placement agent that has raised over $15B from institutional investors for Alternative Investment funds.
He was also the COO and Co-Founder of Merion Investment Management a Litigation Finance fund he launched in 2009 with peak AUM of $1.2B.
He is the Founder and CIO of Esoteric Strategies LP a hedge fund focused on investments in niche, uncorrelated strategies.
He is also the Co-Founder of Innovation Shares, a thematic ETF index sponsor that offers investors exposure to cutting edge themes created using AI and Natural Language Processing, including NYSE: KOIN one of the first Blockchain ETF’s, and NYSE: THCX one of the first Cannabis ETF's.
He is also a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Integrated Ag, a private equity fund focused on Agricultural Investments in US Farmland with a specific focus on improving water infrastructure.
PB Horsman is a successful venture capitalist and entrepreneur. He credits much of his success to his early childhood, which started with a strong education and support from his parents.
Patrick grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He moved to Arizona in high school and attended Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale.
He went to college at the University of Arizona, triple majoring in Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2002.
When asked about his success, and the success of those in his network, Patrick always starts by emphasizing the importance of a solid education. A four year degree in business, entrepreneurship, finance or related major is crucial for future business leaders. Although there are stories of entrepreneurs who skipped college, Patrick believes that education is the foundation for future business success.
Patrick Horsman decided to offer his twice-annual $2,500 scholarship because he wants to help lead and grow the next generation of business leaders.
Thank you for your interest in the Patrick Horsman Giving academic scholarship.
If you have any questions, email us at scholarship@patrickhorsmangiving.com.
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