Jono Bacon

Jono Bacon is an accomplished entrepreneur and community strategist, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Stateshift since August 2022, where Jono assists tech companies in enhancing user and developer engagement through extensive coaching and frameworks. Bacon also founded Jono Bacon Consulting in September 2009, focusing on community and collaboration services to foster productive and engaging environments for businesses. As an investor and advisor for several startups, including Commsor, Coda, Relate, and Mautic, Jono Bacon leverages a wealth of experience to guide companies in various sectors, particularly in community analytics, document management, and marketing automation. Additionally, Bacon holds advisory roles for Moltin and data.world, offering strategic insights for eCommerce solutions and global data collaboration networks. As a columnist for Forbes since May 2015, Jono Bacon explores topics related to technology, communities, and culture, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Multimedia Communication from the University of Wolverhampton.