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John Russell
Co-CEO at Webconnex
John Russell is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Webconnex, a successful software development company specializing in event registration, ticketing, and fundraising solutions.13
Professional Background
John has over 25 years of startup experience and has demonstrated expertise in various areas:
- Business development
- Company culture
- Marketing
Prior to co-founding Webconnex in 2008, John founded several other successful companies, including Action Media, which was later sold to Apprise Media.1
Webconnex Success
Under John's co-leadership with Eric Knopf, Webconnex has achieved significant milestones:
- Processed nearly $3 billion for their customers1
- Grown to serve over 30,000 customers3
- Competed successfully against well-funded competitors without external funding3
Entrepreneurial Approach
John and his co-founder Eric Knopf have taken a unique approach to growing Webconnex:
- Bootstrapped the company without any venture capital or outside funding3
- Focused on customer-centric development and sustainable growth2
- Emphasized building a strong company culture and team alignment2
Personal Details
John works remotely from Newport Beach, California.14 He is known for his casual work attire, often wearing boardshorts and a t-shirt until well after lunch.1
Other Ventures
In addition to Webconnex, John has been involved in other entrepreneurial endeavors:
- Co-founder of Over The Hump Series from 2009 to 20185
- Worked on successful programs with major brands such as Google, Pepsi, McDonald's, Verizon, YoungLife, and CrossFit1
John Russell's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username john-russell-61225b.4
