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John Zannos

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Venture Partner at Inflection.xyz

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $500K – $1.5M checks · typically $1M

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About

John Zannos is a partner at Digital Ubiquity Capital who invests in companies operating in the open economy and internet sectors. His investment interests span internet access, blockchain, open source, AR/VR, AI/ML, and connectivity infrastructure. Zannos has conducted business across more than 20 countries and focuses on identifying opportunities where technology can address major societal challenges.

Experience

  1. Digital Ubiquity CapitalPartnercurrent2020 — presentGreater Boston
  2. 2AJ LLCPresidentcurrent2019 — presentGreater Boston
  3. Inflection.xyzAdvisor / LPcurrent2024 — present
  4. Vaxa NetworksCo-Founder / CEOcurrent2020 — presentGreater Boston
  5. Inflection.xyzVenture Partner2019 — 2023Greater Boston
  6. KontronChief Revenue Officer (CRO)2018 — 2020Boston / San Francisco
  7. The Linux FoundationBoard Member, LF networking2018 — 2019
  8. The Linux FoundationFounding Silver Member, ONAP - Open Network Automation Platform2017 — 2019
  9. The Linux FoundationBoard Director, OPEN-Orchestrator (OPEN-O)2016 — 2017
  10. Inocybe Technologies (acquired by Kontron)Chief Executive Officer2017 — 2019Boston / San Francisco
  11. Ontropos, Inc.Strategic Advisor2016 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  12. OPNFVBoard Director2015 — 2017
  13. Canonical Ltd.VP / GM - Cloud Platform Division / Business Development - Alliances2015 — 2017
  14. Canonical Ltd.VP, WW - Cloud / IoT / Alliances / Ecosystem / Business Development / Strategic Accounts2012 — 2015
  15. OpenPOWERBoard Director / Chairman2014 — 2017
  16. OpenStackBoard Director2013 — 2016
  17. HPGeneral Manager / Business Development - AT&T Global Account / Managed Services2002 — 2012
  18. HPBusiness Development & General Manager-Telecom / Public Sector / Medical1998 — 2002
  19. HPGeneral Management / Business Development / Sales & Marketing / Product Mgmt / M&A1994 — 1998
  20. IVIACo-Founder / CEO2000 — 2001
  21. Atlantic Richfield Company Arco Petroleum ProductsProgram Manager1990 — 1995
  22. U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyManager of Science and Engineering1985 — 1990

Skills & more

SaaS99Computer Hardware8Enterprise Software11HP17Software as a Service (SaaS)17Ubuntu2Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Technology Governance1Investing3Research and Development (R&D)2Digital Strategy2Technology
+12 moreData CentersExecutive LeaderMarketing StrategyBusiness PlanningStrategic PlanningNegotiationProgrammingCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsFinancial AnalysisLeadershipSelf-confidence

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Colleagues at Inflection.xyz

Alex Patow
Investor at Inflection.xyz
Alexander Lange
Founding GP at Inflection.xyz
Jon Levin
Counsel at Inflection.xyz
Jonatan Luther-Bergquist
GP at Inflection.xyz
Rebecca M.
VP Finance at Inflection.xyz
Robert S.
Director at Inflection.xyz

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Zannos?
John Zannos is a partner at Digital Ubiquity Capital who invests in companies operating in the open economy and internet sectors. His investment interests span internet access, blockchain, open source, AR/VR, AI/ML, and connectivity infrastructure. Zannos has conducted business across more than 20 countries and focuses on identifying opportunities where technology can address major societal challenges.
Where does John Zannos work?
John Zannos is Venture Partner at Inflection.xyz.
What check size does John Zannos write?
John Zannos typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
What companies has John Zannos invested in?
Investments tracked here include Privy.
Where did John Zannos go to school?
John Zannos studied at Boston University (Masters of Science); Bucknell University (Bachelor of Science); Babson College – FW Olin Graduate School of Business (Digital Equipment Corporation Management Program MBA).

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