John Clausen

John Clausen is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment management and analysis. As the Founder and Partner at Mendon Venture Partners since August 2021, John has previously held prominent roles such as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Cortina Asset Management from May 2011 to March 2019, and Senior Analyst in Financials at Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC from July 2005 to October 2010. Additional experience includes positions as an Equity Analyst with the State of New Jersey Division of Investment and an Equity Research Associate at Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. Early in John’s career, significant experience was gained as a Bank Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. John holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers Business School and a BS in Ceramic Engineering from Rutgers School of Engineering.