John C. Breed

John C. Breed is a prominent figure in the field of public sector technology and entrepreneurship, currently serving as the Account Lead for the State of Florida at Google Cloud Public Sector. He has been in this role since January 2023, where he focuses on supporting public sector clients in Florida to achieve impactful outcomes through cloud technology solutions.

Professional Background

John has a diverse professional background that includes:

• Client Relationship Executive: Prior to joining Google, he held significant roles at Deloitte and SHI International Corp., where he managed client relationships and public sector accounts.
• Entrepreneurship Professor: He is also a lecturer at Florida State University’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, where he teaches courses on startups, Go-to-Market strategies, and digital transformation. He has been with the university since June 2014 and is recognized as a founding professor of the college.

Education

John holds several degrees:

• MBA in Finance from Florida State University.
• Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Georgia.
• He also participated in the SEE Program at Babson College, focusing on entrepreneurial studies.

Honors and Awards

Throughout his career, John has received multiple accolades for his contributions to education and business:

• The "We Choose Excellence" Award from Florida State University College of Business (2016).
• G.O.A.T. Professor award for outstanding teaching from Jim Moran College (2017-2018).
• Excellence in Teaching - Undergraduate Award (2021).

Skills and Expertise

John's expertise spans several areas including:

• Digital business trends
• Go-To-Market strategies
• Government innovation
• Startup management methodologies

His extensive experience in both the private and public sectors positions him as a valuable asset in driving technological advancements within government entities.

For more details about his professional journey, you can view his LinkedIn profile here .1