Ron J is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, corporate strategy, startup advisory, and product leadership, spanning over 15 years. He specializes in helping bold companies identify and de-risk high potential growth opportunities that are both impactful and commercially viable. Ron emphasizes customer alignment as a fundamental principle for long-term sustainable growth.

In his role as an inclusive venture helper, Ron supports overlooked founders and addresses underserved problem spaces. As an innovation lead, he assists companies in developing new models and markets that not only drive long-term growth but also contribute to society and the environment. With his expertise, Ron has successfully led corporate venture incubation and new growth models in various industries.

Ron J's professional journey includes founding, building, investing in, and advising peer-to-peer, sharing economy, marketplace, machine learning, and social commerce companies. He has served in roles such as a founder, intrapreneur, consultant, Entrepreneur in Residence, and Program Lead, helping Fortune 500 companies revamp core business strategies and innovation programs across sectors.

Passionate about solving meaningful problems alongside talented individuals, Ron is actively involved in the Board of organizations like BUILD.org. He believes in the power of diverse perspectives as an organizational strength and advocates for cultivating trust and embracing risk-taking as key drivers of innovation. His approach underscores the significance of values, inclusive practices, and a clear sense of purpose in driving impact.

Recipient of recognition as one of the 100 most creative people in business by Fast Company, Ron J's expertise lies in strategy development, new opportunity identification and validation, keynote speaking, team building, digital transformation, audience development, strategic partnerships, lean marketing, and product leadership.