John Rocha

John Rocha is an experienced entrepreneur, investor, and business executive with a diverse background in venture capital, startups, and corporate strategy. Here are some key details about his career and current roles:

Current Positions

• SVP of Retail Commercialization at Cherish (since August 2022)1
• Operator in Residence at New Stack Ventures (since September 2021)1
• Venture Partner at GoingVC Partners (since March 2021)1
• Investor & Advisor at Gearflow.com (since March 2020)1

Previous Experience

John has held several notable positions throughout his career:

• Vice President of Investor Relations at ASTRALABS (January 2022 - July 2022)1
• New Market Development at Dynamic Solutions Worldwide, LLC (April 2016 - February 2020)1
• Senior Sales and Marketing Strategist at Performance Potential, Inc. (June 2014 - April 2016)1
• Co-Founder of myFit, Inc. (May 2011 - December 2015)1

Education

• Executive MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (2018 - 2020)1
• B.A. from University of Notre Dame (2008 - 2011)1

Expertise and Interests

John Rocha is actively involved in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. He has experience in:

• Early-stage investing and advising founders
• Retail commercialization
• New market development
• Sales and marketing strategy
• E-commerce and digital marketing

It's worth noting that while the query mentions John Rocha as a Venture Partner at Newchip Accelerator, this specific role is not listed in his current LinkedIn profile. However, he has been associated with Newchip in the past, as evidenced by his involvement in Newchip's March 2022 Online Demo Week.2

John Rocha's diverse experience across various industries and his active involvement in the startup ecosystem make him a valuable resource for early-stage companies and fellow investors.