Jon Hart

Jon Hart is an experienced professional with a diverse background in venture building, entrepreneurship, and strategic partnerships. Currently serving as a Partner at Praxis, Jon focuses on advancing local venture building ecosystems, overseeing the Praxis Academy, and managing strategic partnerships to create social and cultural impact through entrepreneurship. As a founding director of Praxis Academy, Jon has played a crucial role in training and building community for next-generation entrepreneurial leaders. Additional experience includes serving as a Board Member for 100cameras, teaching entrepreneurship as an Adjunct Professor at The King's College, and holding various management positions at Best Buy, where Jon excelled in brand management, customer solutions, and innovation strategies. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science in Business (Marketing) and minors in Leadership and Public Relations from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.