Jon Beck

Jon Beck is the Founder and CEO of Ursus Inc., a leading technical and creative staffing company based in San Francisco, California.1 With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, Beck has established himself as a successful entrepreneur and business leader.1

Professional Background

Beck founded Ursus Inc. in June 2015, and under his leadership, the company has experienced rapid growth.2 In fact, Ursus was ranked #3 on the 2021 Staffing Industry Analyst list of fastest-growing staffing firms in the United States.1

Prior to founding Ursus, Beck held several executive positions in various technology companies:

• SVP Worldwide Field Operations at Embrane, Inc. (acquired by Cisco)
• Global Sales Director for Cloud Business Solutions at Dimension Data
• SVP of Worldwide Field Operations & Business Development at Opsource, Inc.
• Chief Operating Officer at Pandora Networks, Inc.2

Education and Personal Interests

Beck earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.12 During his time at Berkeley, he was a three-time rugby All-American and part of two National Collegiate Rugby Champion teams.1

Currently, Beck serves as an assistant coach for the Danville Oaks, the defending High School National Champion rugby team.1 He is also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in numerous national TV commercials.3

Entrepreneurial Ventures

As the CEO of Ursus Inc., Beck focuses on providing top technical and creative talent to support the digital transformation movement.1 He emphasizes understanding unique client needs and ensuring mutual, best-fit success for candidates, clients, partners, and employees.2

Beck is also the host of the Hiring University podcast, where he shares insights about the staffing industry and discusses topics relevant to hiring and talent acquisition.4