Hey there! I'm Jon.
I'm a strategic visionary for high-growth SaaS companies seeking a differentiated advantage. Curious? Ask me anything!
I'm a strategic visionary for high-growth SaaS companies seeking a differentiated advantage. Curious? Ask me anything!
I am Jon Harper, a strategic visionary and transformational business leader dedicated to propelling mid- to late-stage SaaS companies through crucial hyper-growth phases.
With a robust background in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, I have played a pivotal role in leading major initiatives, including high-profile IPOs and extensive global
I am Jon Harper, a strategic visionary and transformational business leader dedicated to propelling mid- to late-stage SaaS companies through crucial hyper-growth phases.
With a robust background in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, I have played a pivotal role in leading major initiatives, including high-profile IPOs and extensive global strategies. My diverse career spans management consulting, where I collaborated with world-class executives, to managing a Johnson & Johnson manufacturing subsidiary, and I hold a provisional patent for a dual-purpose defense and consumer product.
Outside of work, I cherish traveling with my wife, enjoying golf, and managing our acreage, enriching my perspective and work-life balance.
My expertise in pioneering innovative, self-funding strategies dramatically boosts product reach and organizational impact. I champion a performance-driven culture, emphasizing continuous learning and operational excellence, consistently delivering results that surpass shareholder expectations.
I am profoundly committed to organizational a
My expertise in pioneering innovative, self-funding strategies dramatically boosts product reach and organizational impact. I champion a performance-driven culture, emphasizing continuous learning and operational excellence, consistently delivering results that surpass shareholder expectations.
I am profoundly committed to organizational and personal excellence, fostering growth by instilling a forward-thinking mindset and building resilient teams adept at navigating global markets. My leadership has directly contributed to landmark achievements, including successful IPOs and strategic expansions across key global regions (NORAM, APJ, EMEA, LATAM).
Recognized as a Level 4 leader according to John Maxwell’s ‘5 Levels of Leadership’, I am celebrated for my exceptional strategic insight and business acumen. My tenure is marked by the adept scaling of operations and cultivating winning teams aligned with our core mission, driving unparalleled business value for our stakeholders.
As a strategic leader targeting top executive and board positions, I am eager to contribute to high-growth organizations as an SVP or COO. My strategic acumen and operational expertise are primed to catalyze corporate success. My mission extends beyond mere organizational growth; I am dedicated to fundamentally enhancing each employee’s l
As a strategic leader targeting top executive and board positions, I am eager to contribute to high-growth organizations as an SVP or COO. My strategic acumen and operational expertise are primed to catalyze corporate success. My mission extends beyond mere organizational growth; I am dedicated to fundamentally enhancing each employee’s life through the company’s financial successes.
Driven by a passion for creating environments where talent excels, I measure my success by the growth and achievements of the teams I lead. My leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in transparency, integrity, and continual improvement.
As an expert in scaling technology-driven SaaS platforms and enhancing corporate governance, I am actively seeking roles that utilize my proficiency in strategic scaling, operational excellence, and corporate leadership. I invite potential collaborators to connect with me on LinkedIn or via email to discuss how we can drive your organization forward together.
In April of 2018 I was part of the leadership team for Smartsheet (SMAR) ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Set a PS strategy that helped influence the timing.
Over the last 6-years, my organizations have achieved a 76% compounded average growth rate (CAGR)! Prior to SMAR, achieved 69% CAGR. (Note: a good CAGR is 8-15%)
Since the SMAR IPO, contributed to a 332% Enterprise Value growth and a $9.2B market share via an 11% top-line contribution and $544M ARR generation.
Per, "5 Levels of Leadership" by John Maxwell, I am a Level 4 leader by my directs.
https://www.johnmaxwell.com/blog/the-5-levels-of-leadership1/
Through all my teams, we've developed Level 3 & 4 leaders two to three layers deep.
I am a huge believer in continuous learning, at all levels, leveraging intentional learnings through teach-backs, book analysis', etc.
$3.76 uplift in ARR for every $1 in Services delivered.
Employee Engagement scores in the 95th percentile via hiring, developing, retaining, and promoting diverse talent aligned to the mission of the organization and company
Successfully launched four global office expansions (London, Sydney, Austin, Boston)
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