Jon Fortt is a seasoned business journalist with a strong presence in the New York area, currently serving as the co-anchor of Squawk Alley on CNBC. He is also the creator and host of the Fortt Knox brand, which began as a podcast and has since expanded to a livestream, video series, and newsletter that focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture. Jon's work at CNBC has taken him from technology correspondent to executive producer and host of Fortt Knox, and he has also held editorial positions at esteemed publications like Fortune and Time Inc.

In addition to his work in media, Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from DePauw University, and studied at Montgomery Blair High School. He has also owned his own media company, Fortt Media, and has served as the publisher of the Cross Cultural Newsletter.

Jon Fortt is highly experienced in reporting on technology and business, and has a particular interest in innovation and entrepreneurship. With a strong focus on sharing knowledge, he engages with the community and interviews visionaries, builders, and innovators to illuminate the facts.