John Ferlito

John Ferlito is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in growing, scaling, and pivoting technology and professional services start-ups into multimillion-dollar businesses.

As the Co-Founder and CTO of Bulletproof Group, he played a pivotal role in building the company from scratch to an ASX-listed entity, overseeing its acquisition and integration with AC3.

John holds a deep understanding of emerging technology, the innovation ecosystem, general management, finance management, and governance, which he leverages to provide advisory services to boards, founders, and leadership teams of ambitious start-ups.

Currently, John is focused on his role as Co-Founder of Gladly, an app dedicated to creating the favor economy, while also supporting various start-ups in navigating change, pivoting offerings, and securing funding for growth.

His educational background includes completing the Emerging CEOs Program at The CEO Institute, a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from UNSW, and various courses related to company directorship, finance, governance, strategy, and risk at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

John's professional journey includes roles such as Co-Founder at Gladly, Investor and Mentor at Metagrove Ventures, Head of Product and Technology at AC3, and Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at various successful ventures like Beagle Internet, Bulletproof Group Limited, and Vquence.

His expertise extends to serving as a board advisor, start-up mentor, and investor in multiple organizations, showcasing his commitment to driving growth, fostering innovation, and guiding businesses towards success.

John Ferlito's passion for innovation, strategic leadership, and business development shines through his diverse portfolio of achievements and contributions to the technology and start-up landscape.