John Corcoran is an entrepreneur, investor, and technologist in multiple disciplines. His work blends the perspectives and “long view” derived from a lifelong love of history and a deep interest in data and analytics, most particularly in life sciences. The latter has transitioned and expanded into current and ongoing interests in software, web and app development, digital engagement, and artificial intelligence.
John’s first business venture was the formation in 1996 of Trinity Partners (now Trinity Life Sciences), a Waltham, Massachusetts‐based life sciences consultancy. Trinity has expanded globally with 1,200 employees in the United States, Europe, and India. John served as President/CEO of Trinity from its founding until 2018. In 2004, John founded Trinity Pharma Solutions (subsequently renamed Shyft Analytics) as a standalone subsidiary. Shyft was acquired by Medidata Solutions, now a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, in June 2018.
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, John was educated at Harvard College and has master’s degrees from Northeastern and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.
John serves on several boards (and in various leadership roles) including the Brotherhood of Hope, the Catholic Leadership Institute, the Concussion Legacy Foundation (past chair), iCatholic Media (chair), Lumen Verum Academy (chair), the Magnificat Foundation, the New England Historic Genealogical Society (treasurer), Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary, and Saint John’s Seminary.
John is a husband and father, deeply committed to his family and to his faith. He identifies as a Catholic American of predominantly Irish descent. Training as an Eagle Scout gave rise to John’s deep love of the outdoors and conservation. Land and tree cultivation remain ongoing passions as are family and Irish history, and genetic genealogy. John and his wife Julie believe in impactful philanthropy and support a wide range of non-profit organizations.
John resides in Essex, Massachusetts with his wife and their four daughters. The family are parishioners at Saint Paul’s parish in Hamilton, Massachusetts.