Jon Rydberg Email & Phone Number

West Hartford, Connecticut, Us

Founder and CEO of Orchid LLC, a high-growth holding company focused on creating innovative technology, merchant credit card processing and professional services. Orchid's subsidiaries are Orchid Solutions and Orchid Advisors who have collectively served over 3,000 retail, eCommerce and manufacturing companies.Orchid Solutions provides firearm payment processing services, Point-of-Sale, and ERP integration software to improve how retailers, ranges, and manufacturers sell firearms and accessories. The firm’s business software integrates directly with Orchid eBound, an application that provides a powerful low-cost electronic Bound Book and an electronic ATF Form 4473. Orchid Advisors provides ATF, Import, and Export licensing and firearm compliance services to Federal Firearms Licensees. The firm shares its expertise with the industry through online publishing, the Firearms Industry Compliance Conference, and its online courses in the Firearms Compliance University.

Founder and owner of Pearly Gates JV, LLC, a real estate investment company that holds commercial properties in Louisville, Kentucky.

One of three initial investors and part of a six-team executive group who founded the innovative, API-driven electronic inventory exchange known as App Cohesion. Responsible for developing the functional blue print and customer integration strategy. Acquired the eCommerce platform's largest Point-of-Sale (POS) partner enabling direct inventory connectivity between manufacturer / distributor and omni-channel retail environments.

Founder, owner and CEO of Outdoor Payment Solutions (dba Gearfire Payments). Grew the payment processing customer portfolio by over 50% in two years (to 1,800 merchants) and the monthly merchant services revenue by over 300%. Mr. Rydberg divested the assets of the Gearfire Payments business in July of 2020 and subsequently formed Orchid Pay.

A top inventor and primary credit source for the development of this software business. Co-led the acquisition of the largest dedicated Point-of-Sale (POS) and eCommerce software company in the outdoor and shooting sports industry. While CEO, led the company to its most significant growth and increase in profitability in its 30 year history, processing $1b in retail POS / eCommerce sales. Targeted the development and growth of range software technology, achieving 76% penetration rate into NSSF 5-star rated shooting ranges. Responsible for leading the integration of RTG, Gearfire eCommerce and Gearfire Payments and developing the strategy for its future online marketplace business with almost 2,000 retail customers.

Maryville, Tn, Us

Hired by the Board of Directors to manage a prominent DOJ / SEC matter. Transformed operations, ERP and internal controls as the CCO and VP, Internal Audit. SAP implementation executive team member.

Increased B2C / eCommerce ticket sales to consumers by over 300% at the country's 2nd largest ticketing company, competing directly with StubHub. Established a new line of software business to manage venue ticket sales and reservations at concern halls.

Menlo Park, California, Us

Fastest promote to MD in the professional service company's history. Co-leader of the Manufacturing, Distribution and Technology practice and co-founder of the Supply Chain consulting practice.

London, Gb

Advisor to public company Board and C-Suite executives focused on technology, process control and supply chain management. Served various Fortune 500 entities including Raytheon and Stanley Tools, amongst others.

Farmington, Ct, Us

Hired into a rotational financial program focused on the operational control of Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky Aircraft and Carrier operating units.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Ms, Masters In Accounting (Partial)

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Corporate Finance

High School