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    John Zdanowski

    Entrepreneurial Business Engineer and investor

    John Zdanowski is the Co-Founder and CEO of BrightZen Systems, a financial consulting firm established in August 2011. The company specializes in debt financing, venture capital, and acquisitions, leveraging Zdanowski's extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning. He has played key roles in numerous financial transactions, including private equity and debt financings, venture capital rounds, and acquisitions, contributing to the growth and success of various startups and established companies.134

    Professional Background

    Zdanowski has a diverse career that includes serving as the Fractional CFO for Trust & Will, a leading online estate planning service, and co-founding other companies such as Weekly Accounting Inc. and Assembled Brands. His expertise has facilitated significant fundraising efforts, including raising over $100 million for Assembled Brands and leading General Assembly through its acquisition for $413 million.235

    Education

    He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University, a Master of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Syracuse University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.146

    Personal Life

    Zdanowski resides in Rancho Santa Fe, California, where he enjoys farming and spending time with his family.5

    Highlights

    Feb 23 · Quartz
    Your next virtual happy hour could look like Burning Man - Quartz
    Nov 17 · TechCrunch
    Trust & Will raises $15M as digital estate planning hits mainstream - TechCrunch

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    Experience

    Co-Founder at Weekly Accounting Inc.
    Chief Financial Officer at General Assembly (Sep 2012 - Jun 2015), Chief Financial Officer at Linden Lab (Aug 2006 - Mar 2009)

    Location

    Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States