Jon Metzler is an accomplished business strategist and global economic consultant with a wealth of experience in the tech, media, and telecommunications industries. He is a lecturer in competitive strategy, tech strategy, and international business at the prestigious Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also the founder and president of Blue Field Strategies, a San Francisco-based consulting firm that helps clients harness and accelerate innovation.

Jon has studied Japanese and Asian Studies at the University of Michigan, earned his MBA and Masters in Asian Studies at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and has studied at Stanford University. As an associated faculty with the UC-Berkeley Center for Japanese Studies, Jon brings a global perspective to his work in the tech sector, regularly consulting with clients both in Japan and the US.

In addition to his work at UC Berkeley and Blue Field Strategies, Jon is the chairman of the board of the Japan Society of Northern California. He has also previously served as a visiting lecturer at Waseda University, Japan.

In September 2020, Jon published a report on the security implications of 5G networks with the support of UC Berkeley's Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity. His insights on this topic are highly regarded in the tech industry.

Jon Metzler is a highly intelligent, versatile, and adaptable business professional with a passion for innovation and a unique global perspective. His expertise in competitive strategy, tech strategy, and international business makes him a highly sought-after consultant, and his commitment to excellence has earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and peers alike.