Jonathan Nelson is a highly accomplished software engineer and entrepreneur who has founded the largest global network of tech founders, Hackers/Founders, with over 350,000 attendees across 200 cities and 50 countries. He has an impressive track record of growing portfolios from zero to a $600 million market cap in 10 years, with 75 companies and 9 exits. Jonathan has collaborated with the White House and Mayor Bloomberg's administration to promote startup visa and comprehensive immigration reform, worked as a Member of the SEC Advisory Committee on Capital Formation for Small and Emerging Businesses, and served on the Board of Wilson Center for Public Policy - Latin America. He is passionate about growing economies and reducing poverty by improving the lives of tech founders in Silicon Valley and beyond. Jonathan's educational background includes studying Computer Science at the University of Maryland University College and Theology at Loyola University of Chicago, as well as obtaining an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Anoka Ramsey Community College. He has held several roles in various organizations that enable him to share his expertise with others, including being a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, Stanford University, advising at Enterprise Lithuania, serving as Congressional App Challenge Judge at the U.S. House of Representatives, and many more.