John Matson

John Matson has a diverse work experience in various industries. John co-founded Location Engine in 2020 and served as the Co-Founder and COO. In 2021, they joined Vacayou Wellness Travel as an Executive Advisor.

From 2016 to 2020, John was involved with Voyager HQ, a community connecting startup founders, corporate partners, and investors in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. John served as the Co-Founder and Managing Director, overseeing strategic planning, enterprise partnerships, and company growth. John also held the position of Co-Founder and Digital Director, focusing on developing the digital community and marketing strategy.

During their time at Startup Grind, John was the Co-Director of the New York City Chapter. John was responsible for partnerships and sponsorships and played a role in developing the founder, entrepreneur, and startup community. John also held the position of Director of Marketing for the New York City Chapter.

As a Co-Founder and Board Member of the NYC Innovation Collective, John contributed to shaping and strengthening the innovation ecosystem in New York. John served as the Chair of Programming and was part of the Leadership Council.

John was the Co-Founder and Host of the podcast "5to9," which targeted the side hustle generation.

Prior to that, John worked as the Sales & Marketing Manager at Made in NY Media Center by IFP. John handled various marketing responsibilities, such as implementing conversion tracking methods, developing marketing budgets, and managing promotional partnerships.

John also worked at Guggenheim Productions as a Marketing Manager, where they launched and developed the business model for the company's studio space. John also managed digital marketing initiatives and project managed website redesign.

Earlier in their career, John worked as a Marketing Associate at Saint Peter's Healthcare System, where they project managed installation of signs and assisted with the company website overhaul. John also worked as a Senior Account Executive at Targum Publishing Company, managing accounts and providing marketing strategy consultations.

John Matson attended Rutgers Business School from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marketing. John also attended Rutgers University during the same period and received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing. In November 2014, John obtained the Inbound Certification from HubSpot.