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Net worth: 46 800 $ as of 2026-07-30
Hartoun Hartounian was the founder of Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 1994, where the title held was Director.
Dr. Hartounian was the founder of Highlander Factory, Inc., founded in 2018, holding the titles of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2018 to 2023.
Current jobs include Member at San Diego Tech Coast Angels and Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc. starting in 2024.
Former jobs included President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Vyteris, Inc. in 2011; Director-Process Development at Monsanto Co. from 1998 to 2001; Director at Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. from 2006 to 2010; President, Chief Operating Officer & Director at MicroIslet, Inc. in 2006; Director at DiaVacs, Inc.; and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Drexel University.
Education includes graduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles; doctorate from the University of Delaware; and undergraduate degree from Sharif University of Technology.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | 52,000 ( 0.47% ) | 46 800 $ | 2026-07-30 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BRAINSTORM CELL THERAPEUTICS INC. | Chief Operating Officer | 2024-06-23 |
San Diego Tech Coast Angels | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Highlander Factory, Inc.
 Highlander Factory, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides AI and data driven solutions for hospitals & physicians | Founder | 2023-11-30 |
Vyteris, Inc.
 Vyteris, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and commercializes pharmaceutical products | President | 2011-08-08 |
MicroIslet, Inc.
 MicroIslet, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conducts biomedical research for the treatment of diabetes | President | 2006-02-16 |
| MONSANTO | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2000-12-31 |
DiaVacs, Inc.
 DiaVacs, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes cell-based therapys for treatment of type 1 diabetes | Director/Board Member | - |
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Monsanto Co.
 Monsanto Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology company controlling insects and weeds & manufactures seeds and genomics | Commercial Services |
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
 Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company, which develops innovative adult stem cell therapeutic products | Health Technology |
Vyteris, Inc.
Vyteris, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and commercializes pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/
 Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers and develops neuropeptides for the treatment of anxiety and depression based mood disorders | Health Technology |
DiaVacs, Inc.
DiaVacs, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes cell-based therapys for treatment of type 1 diabetes | Health Technology |
MicroIslet, Inc.
MicroIslet, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conducts biomedical research for the treatment of diabetes | Commercial Services |
Drexel University
 Drexel University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of California, Los Angeles
 University of California, Los Angeles Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Delaware
 University of Delaware Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sharif University of Technology
 Sharif University of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
San Diego Tech Coast Angels | |
Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc.
 Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates biopharmaceutical company that engages in discovery and development of therapeutics to treat stress-related neuropsychiatric & mood disorders | Health Technology |
Highlander Factory, Inc.
Highlander Factory, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides AI and data driven solutions for hospitals & physicians | Technology Services |
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