Jonathan Ramaci

Jonathan Ramaci is a prolific entrepreneur, innovator, and leader with a diverse and accomplished career. Here are some key points about him:

Background and Education

Jonathan Ramaci graduated from The Citadel (the Military College of South Carolina) and was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Army. He also holds degrees and certifications from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).1

Career Highlights

• Serial Entrepreneur: Ramaci has founded seven companies, grown them to scale, and seen them through to multi-million dollar acquisitions. Notable companies include:
  • Pangea Database Systems: Acquired by Rackspace, it formed the core of Rackspace’s MSP offering.12
  • iCache: He pioneered and patented biometric hardware and software applications, now seen in Apple's TouchID. He was awarded the Innovator of the Year by the London Stock Exchange.1
  • LoopPay: As Chief Product and Design Officer, he helped raise initial funding and position the company for its $240 million acquisition by Samsung, leading to the development of Samsung Pay.1
  • Elements of Genius: He is the CEO and founder, focusing on voice-enabled AI and edge computing. The company works with Fortune 500 clients to unlock their innovation potential.12
  • Wellnest: A subsidiary of Elements of Genius, Inc., where he conceptualizes and develops voice-enabled AI products and services.2

Current Roles

• Managing General Partner at Great Product: He partners with Italian startups and companies to accelerate their growth in the US market through funding, governance, and commercialization services.12
• Italy Ambassador to the US for ANGI: He is a member of the Scientific Committee for ANGI (Associazione Nazionale Giovani Innovatori), promoting innovation in Italy.12
• Industry Ambassador for Open Voice Network: Part of the Linux Foundation, focusing on standards for voice-based assistants.2
• Member of the Board of Advisors at Proove Genomics Inc.: Recently accepted this role, contributing his expertise to the company.345

Other Achievements

• Patents and Publications: Ramaci holds multiple patents and is an extensively published thought leader.1
• Mentorship: He regularly mentors university students and entrepreneurs in innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.1

Overall, Jonathan Ramaci is known for his entrepreneurial vision, leadership in innovation, and his ability to drive scalable growth and value creation across various industries.