Chad Jones is a socially conscious entrepreneur, senior operational executive, venture investor, and visionary speaker. With more than 25 years’ experience, Mr. Jones has run small- and large-scale organizations in almost every dimension of business and his unique vision takes big ideas from inception through execution, growth, and exit regardless of size. From early-stage, private companies to the publicly traded Fortune 500, he has helped 31 companies achieve highly profitable outcomes with products and projects ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI), to alternative energy, tech-enabled services to direct services, cloud SaaS/PaaS platforms, social media platforms, enterprise software, consulting practices, and much more. The results include exponential growth with disruptive companies including some that have achieved exceptional exits to companies such as Microsoft, VMware, Google, and Intel, while others have grown into the profitable standalone businesses.Part of his philosophy is focused on building successful cultures by using a “leadership through service” approach that encourages working “shoulder to shoulder” with his teams and their members. This ensures that a wide democratization of ideas ensues, empowering all team members to feel heard and inspired to work together. The result is a workforce that is bonded in common cause and passionate about its mission and success.Through Plesso Ventures, he has invested in over 29 companies across multiple industries (beverage, cloud, healthcare, technology, wireless electricity transfer, video targeting, automotive, and more. In academia, Chad has guest lectured on entrepreneurship and technology at Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon, and more. He has traveled the planet discussing a vision for a better world through the non-intuitive use of converging technologies at many events including Bill Gates last Microsoft Company meeting, appeared on BBC Newsnight, and was honored to give a TEDx talk that explored accelerating EV adoption through roads that dynamically charged EVs while in motion. Chad currently splits his time as an investor, board member, and operational executive focused on helping leading-edge companies maximize their potential for disruption and growth. Mr. Jones resides outside Boston, MA. In his free time, he enjoys beach volleyball, wake boarding, heli-skiing, collecting “hidden gem” wines, and finding the next great idea that transforms businesses and lives.