With a long history of excellence in strategic planning and business development, Jason Port parlayed his executive competencies in the world of start-ups, notably investing in the early stages of high-growth companies, including Twitter, Jump Forward, and Uber. Port’s start-up roots allow him to stand apart from other high-profile investors, as he was one of the earliest employees at Sportsline.com, aiding its rapid growth before its acquisition by CBS.Since then, Port has focused his investments in early-stage companies, while his consultancy, Network Media Group, has offered strategic consulting to companies of all sizes. As the initial investor in Quirky.com, he was instrumental in backing the vision of the disruptive collaborative innovation platform. Jason also serves on the Board of Directors of the Heather on Earth Music Therapy Foundation, as well as on the advisory board of the Miami Country Day School.Port has been offering his insights to organizations dedicated to promoting business fundamentals throughout his career, and since 2008, he has been a member of the TED community. In 2015, he served as a speaker for EY Global’s World Entrepreneur of the Year event in Monaco, and he prides himself on his innate ability to identify, develop, and execute best in class business models, while providing strategic value to firms committed to disruptive innovation.Special interest in technology, digital media and consumer products.