John Rote

John Rote is a well-rounded professional with extensive experience in marketing operations, product management, customer experience, and strategic leadership.

He has a strong educational background, having studied Civil Engineering and Urban Studies at Stanford University, and also participated in the Semester at Sea program.

Throughout his career, John held key roles in various organizations, including Head of Marketing Operations at Atlassian, VP of Product Management and Customer Experience at Bonobos, Director and General Manager at Zambezi Studios, and Vice President, Managing Director at Grace International.

He has also contributed as an Investor & Advisor in areas such as CX, Product, Marketing, Operations, and Strategy at Independent, and served as an Advisor and GTM & CX Lead at Sawa.ai.

John Rote's diverse interests extend beyond his professional career, as he is a competitive BBQer who enjoys exploring different cities like San Francisco, New York City, Cape Town, and Memphis. He is passionate about robots, bikes, and cooking, reflecting his multifaceted personality.

With a connection to Stanford University, John continues to stay engaged with the academic community and values his alma mater.