333 Millennium - Seventeenth Edition ENTREPRENEURS attending college. He subsequently graduated with a BSBA from Purdue University in 2008. After receiving an MS in business administration from Indiana University in 2011, he started Energy Harness, a business manufacturing and distributing commercial LED lighting. At Energy Harness, Mr. Daneri focuses his attention on the strategy, vision and direction of the company, and he enjoys enabling his clients — including school corporations and hospital groups — to improve their workplaces through energy efficient lighting. Since its inception, the company has grown to employ 110 staff members. In addition, he is the director of business development and chairman of the board for Connecta Corporation, a precisionturned-parts manufacturer; the founder and a board member of Electron Charger LLC, a provider of electric-vehicle charging stations; and an owner of Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano in Noblesville, Indiana. For his achievements, the Indianapolis Business Journal named Mr. Daneri one of their 40 Under 40 for 2023. Ever committed to his profession and business leadership, he also maintains his membership in the Young Presidents’ Organization. Passionate about serving his community, he is the finance chair for the International School of Indiana’s board of directors and an at-large board member of the 500 Festival, which is associated with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In the future, Mr. Daneri aspires to establish a billion-dollar enterprise, envisioning a business that can serve as a beacon of excellence for his children and the community. Within both his professional and personal life, he believes that relationships are life’s currency, prioritizing the cultivation of strong connections and recognizing their crucial role in fostering company growth and success. Responsible for multiple business ventures and philanthropic endeavors, Patricio M. Daneri never stops reaching for greater success. Born in Argentina, he lived in Brazil and studied abroad in Taiwan, providing him with a diverse perspective shaped by various cultures. At 16 years old, he immigrated to the United States with the goal of PATRICIO M. DANERI PRESIDENT, ENERGY HARNESS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CONNECTA Carmel, IN
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