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John Roa
CEO @ AnthologyAI. Last exit to Salesforce.
John Roa is a seasoned entrepreneur, technologist, philanthropist, business investor, and writer with a rich background in founding and managing technology companies.
Having started his programming journey at the age of 11, he has successfully led six technology companies, with ÄKTA being his most prominent venture that was recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America in 2013 and 2014, ultimately acquired by Salesforce Inc. in 2015.
In September 2020, Roa published his memoir 'A Practical Way to Get Rich, and Die Trying', detailing his remarkable ascent and subsequent challenges as the CEO of ÄKTA.
He is highly regarded as a speaker on diverse topics such as Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Digital Transformation, and User Experience Design.
John Roa pursued a BBA in Sales and Business Marketing from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, laying a solid academic foundation for his entrepreneurial endeavors.
With key roles in organizations like AnthologyAI, Salesforce, and ÄKTA, Roa has showcased his leadership and innovation, leaving a lasting impact on the technology and business landscapes.
