John Southard is an accomplished media and technology professional with a strong focus on enhancing online businesses through expertise in accounting, financial planning, operations, and business development. With over 10 years of experience in the media/technology industry, John holds an MBA from NYU Stern and is a licensed CPA.

John's educational background includes an MBA in Finance/Social Innovation from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, a BBA in Accounting/Finance from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, and his high school studies at Ballard High School in Louisville, KY.

Throughout his career, John has held key positions such as Controller at Modern Health, as well as serving as an Accounting and Financial Consultant at various companies. He has also been the Controller at DriveCanvas.com, Breeze Labs, Inc., VP of Finance at Martini Inc., Senior Director of Finance at Martini Inc., VP of Business Operations at CBS Interactive Music Group under CBS Radio, Director of Business Development at CBS Radio, Manager of Business Development at CBS Radio, and Controller at WNEW-FM at CBS Radio. Prior to these roles, he was a Senior Associate/Associate at PwC.