Jonathon Perrelli is a renowned entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and startup mentor. He has over 20 years of experience in creating, building, and investing in successful startups across various industries, including healthcare, education, and finance. Jonathon co-founded LifeFuels, a health technology company that produces smart water bottles, and was previously a founding partner at Fortify Ventures, an early-stage investment firm in Washington, D.C.

Before venturing into entrepreneurship and venture capital, Jonathon worked as a board-certified pediatric intensive care physician at several hospitals, including Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He holds a B.A. in biology from Johns Hopkins University, an M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and an M.B.A. from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Jonathon is also a startup mentor and advisor for numerous accelerators and incubators in the United States, including Founder Institute and 1776. He's passionate about helping early-stage entrepreneurs by sharing his knowledge and experiences to help them drive innovation and success.