Jonathan Neri

Jonathan Neri is an experienced professional with a 12+ year career in Investments, Project Management, and Operations, having co-founded Inner Circle Labs, a successful marketing communications agency in San Francisco in 2010.

During his time at Inner Circle Labs, Jonathan managed all aspects of starting the business, including creating legal, finance, HR, and operations structures to facilitate immediate growth.

He implemented processes for various functions like legal, finance, office management, vendor management, periodic reporting, and technology, leading to exponential growth and immediate profitability.

Jonathan's strategic cost management skills kept operational expenses at 50% of the industry average, enabling higher employee compensation and increased profit margins.

Under his leadership, the company achieved exceptional success, boasting a remarkable employee tenure, a strong brand and culture, and unique employee benefits such as an annual team WorkAway in exotic locations.

In 2018, Jonathan facilitated the acquisition of Inner Circle Labs by Highwire Public Relations, leveraging his expertise in frontier technologies like AI, machine learning, and robotics.

He was instrumental in negotiating and overseeing the acquisition process, managing the transfer of assets, and ensuring a smooth transition for clients and employees during the acquisition.

Jonathan Neri is now seeking opportunities in operations and finance projects, full-time roles in service businesses, strategic consulting for startups, and board advisory positions.

His educational background includes studying Finance and Accounting at the University of Oregon's Charles H. Lundquist College of Business and attending Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus.

With a rich professional history that includes roles like CFO/COO at Inner Circle Labs, Financial Services Consultant at Franklin Templeton, and various Project Management and Operations positions at Fisher Investments and other financial institutions, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to any organization.