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CEO of Orchid Advisors at Orchid LLC
Location: Hartford, Connecticut, United States 11 work roles 4 schools
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Jon Rydberg is listed as CEO of Orchid Advisors at Orchid LLC, based in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Jon Rydberg.

Jon Rydberg previously worked as Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Orchid Llc and Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Pearly Gates. Jon Rydberg holds Bs, Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University.

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About Jon Rydberg

Jon Rydberg has served as Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Orchid LLC holdings since September 2012. For a portion of this time, he also served as CEO and a financier of the Retail Technology Group. For the last ten years he has been focused on the shooting sports industry where he was an executive at Smith & Wesson Holding Corp and a strategic advisor to FFLs across the U.S. At present, his holdings provide Retail POS software, Manufacturing ERP software, eCommerce applications, integrated FFL compliance software, credit card processing and FFL services delivered via the industry’s largest firearm compliance firm. Previously, Mr. Rydberg was the Chief Marketing Officer of Ticket Network, the 2nd largest online ticket marketplace in the United States. Mr. Rydberg also served as a Managing Director at Protiviti and a Group Manager at Ernst & Young LLP. In the capacity of an executive advisor, Mr. Rydberg helped numerous Fortune 500 companies build stronger supply chain and manufacturing operations through automation and process control. He is known for his expertise in ERP technology, inventory management, process automation and financial and regulatory process control. Mr. Rydberg is the author of several works dedicated to supply chain management, Sarbanes-Oxley, FFL / ATF firearm compliance and he is also the founder of the Firearm Industry Conference.

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Orchid LLC
Orchid Llc
CEO of Orchid Advisors
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11 roles · 14 years

Jon Rydberg work experience

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Founder And Chief Executive Officer

Current

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.

2012 - Present ~14 yrs 4 mos

Founder And Chief Executive Officer

Current
Pearly Gates

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

Sep 2019 - Present

Investor

Current
App Cohesion

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.

Jan 2017 - Present

Founder And Chief Executive Officer

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.

Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

Chief Executive Officer And Financier

Retail Technology Group

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.

Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

Chief Compliance Officer

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.

May 2010 - Aug 2012

Chief Marketing Officer

Ticket Network

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.

Sep 2009 - May 2010

Managing Director

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.

Oct 2002 - Mar 2009

Senior Manager

Ey

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.

May 1999 - Oct 2002

Corporate Finance Specialist

Farmington, CT, US

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

Oct 1998 - May 1999

Project Manager

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense
May 1995 - Oct 1998
4 education records

Jon Rydberg education

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Bucknell University

Ms, Masters In Accounting (Partial)

Graduate Accounting Program

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Corporate Finance

Rpi Lally School Of Management

High School

Avon Old Farms School
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What company does Jon Rydberg work for?

Jon Rydberg works for Orchid LLC.

What is Jon Rydberg's role at Orchid LLC?

Jon Rydberg is listed as CEO of Orchid Advisors at Orchid LLC.

Where is Jon Rydberg based?

Jon Rydberg is based in Hartford, Connecticut, United States while working with Orchid LLC.

What companies has Jon Rydberg worked for?

Jon Rydberg has worked for Orchid Llc, Pearly Gates, App Cohesion, Gearfire Payments, and Retail Technology Group.

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Jon Rydberg holds Bs, Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University.

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