Jon Gillon

Jonathan Gillon is a serial entrepreneur and startup advisor based in San Francisco. He is currently the Co-founder and CEO of Icarus, Inc.1 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

Entrepreneurship and Startups: Jonathan has founded or co-founded multiple companies, with two successful exits out of the 10 companies he's started.1 Some notable ventures include:

• Icarus, Inc. (current role as Co-founder and CEO)
• Roost.com: An Airbnb-like platform for storage and parking, which was acquired by Spacer, Inc1
• Coral Protocol: A decentralized anti-fraud security protocol for blockchain transactions1

Business Development and Sales: Gillon specializes in what he calls "BDSM" - Business Development, Sales & Marketing.1 His experience includes:

• Driving 300% year-over-year growth as Head of Sales and Business Development at Secret Party1
• Growing sales from $850K to $6M ARR as Head of Sales at ETEAM Inc1
• Closing partnerships with major companies like Apple, Google, Walmart, and Best Buy1

Skills and Expertise

• Startup growth and scaling
• Sales operations and go-to-market strategies
• Blockchain and cryptocurrency
• Harm reduction product development
• Marketplace and SaaS business models

Education

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Lehigh University, which he attended from 2008 to 2012.1

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional pursuits, Jonathan is involved in various activities:

• Advising and investing in startups
• Designing jewelry
• Playing the cajon (a box-shaped percussion instrument)
• Harm reduction advocacy

Jonathan describes himself as a "super connector, eternal optimist, problem solver, and leader".1 His LinkedIn profile showcases a diverse range of experiences in the startup ecosystem, with a focus on business development, sales, and innovative technologies.