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Jon Venverloh

Principal

Venus Development Group

Dallas, TX, USA

Jon Venverloh

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Jon Venverloh’s Biography

Jon Venverloh currently leads Venus Development Group as its Founder and Principal. His career path includes an influential 18-year tenure at Google, which he joined during the company's early start-up phase.

At Google, Jon played a key role in shaping the company's growth trajectory. His technical and business expertise contributed to the successful launches of multiple products, including the Chrome browser, Google’s earliest Enterprise solutions, and Google Shopping. A notable accomplishment was managing Google Shopping's largest acquisition – integrating a team of over 100 people and expanding the service from the US market into Europe.

In 2014, Jon became Director of Program Management, first in Google’s US headquarters and later in Google's European engineering headquarters in Switzerland. Overseeing parts of Google Shopping's product development and operations, he implemented changes that enhanced both merchant participation and user experience. During his time in Zürich, he developed and executed a diversity and inclusion strategy focused on recruiting more female engineers... Jon Venverloh currently leads Venus Development Group as its Founder and Principal. His career path includes an influential 18-year tenure at Google, which he joined during the company's early start-up phase.

At Google, Jon played a key role in shaping the company's growth trajectory. His technical and business expertise contributed to the successful launches of multiple products, including the Chrome browser, Google’s earliest Enterprise solutions, and Google Shopping. A notable accomplishment was managing Google Shopping's largest acquisition – integrating a team of over 100 people and expanding the service from the US market into Europe.

In 2014, Jon became Director of Program Management, first in Google’s US headquarters and later in Google's European engineering headquarters in Switzerland. Overseeing parts of Google Shopping's product development and operations, he implemented changes that enhanced both merchant participation and user experience. During his time in Zürich, he developed and executed a diversity and inclusion strategy focused on recruiting more female engineers that reached all 3,000+ local Google employees.

His Google career included other significant leadership positions, such as Director of Global Sales and Global Head of Sales & Business Development. Prior to Google, Jon developed his business expertise at The Weather Channel, Saatchi & Saatchi and DDB Needham.

Outside of his professional work, Jon focuses on community impact through the Venverloh Family Foundation. This philanthropic organization supports various initiatives aimed at improving society and helping those in need.

Jon completed his undergraduate studies in Advertising at Southern Methodist University, followed by a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Jon Venverloh’s Newsfeed

The Real Deal

Redeveloped Menlo Park estate sold for near-record price of $15.6M

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TMCnet News

Hypernet Labs Goes Live on Polygon to Mint Digitally Native IDs and Functional NFTs

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Jon Venverloh’s Background

Venus Development Group

Principal

Aug 2019 - Present

Dallas, TX, USA

Venus Development Group organizes and manages investments in early-stage tech startups and investments in projects by Venus Homes, a residential real estate development team that develops innovative, environmentally conscious landmark homes in select US markets.

Hypernet Labs

Chief Operating Officer

Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

Redwood City, CA, USA

Hypernet Labs is the creator of the Hypernet Protocol, a platform and ecosystem to accelerate adoption and development of blockchain-based enterprise class applications.

Google

Director – Program Management

Sep 2000 - Jul 2019

Mountain View, CA, USA

Founded in 1998, Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet services and products, including online ad technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Jon held numerous roles at Google in the Global Business Org and in the Engineering org developing enterprise and consumer products. Jon was promoted to Director in 2014.

Virtualis

Director of Business Development

Sep 1999 - Sep 2000

Virtualis, a software solutions host, offered its clients pioneering technology for efficiency in the digital workspace. The business venture was backed by Adobe Ventures.

The Weather Channel

Head of West Coast Sales

1997 - 1999

San Francisco, CA, USA

The Weather Channel and Weather.com provides local and national weather coverage news for cities across the globe. Jon began his time at the Weather Channel as an Account Executive.

Saatchi & Saatchi

Account Executive

1995 - 1996

Dallas, TX, USA

Founded in 1970, Saatchi & Saatchi is a multinational advertising and communications agency with offices worldwide. It is currently headquartered in London.

DDB Needham

Account Co-Ordinator

1994 - 1995

San Francisco, CA, USA

DDB Needham, known globally as DDB Worldwide, is an international communications network. Founded in 1949, it has offices across the globe.

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Jon Venverloh’s Gallery

Advisory Roles

Stoovo

Advisor

Stoovo provides an app and financial services for gig workers, helping gig workers earn more, and gain access to post-earning financial products.

Previous Board Positions

The Las Lomitas Elementary School District (LLESD) Governing Board

Board Member

Nov 2018 - Nov 2020

Menlo Park, CA, USA

The Las Lomitas Elementary School District is known for its two award-winning schools. It primarily serves students from the Menlo Park, Atherton, and Portola Valley communities in California.

Media

Jon Venverloh: How Technology and Innovation Supports Sustainable Home Design

Author

Sep 2021

Jon advocates for the use of technology in the construction and development of sustainable homes. By making use of eco-friendly design, individuals can lower their carbon footprint while still living comfortably.

Google drops charges on shopping service to counter Amazon's surging ad sales

Quoted

Apr 2020

San Francisco, CA, USA

Jon offers his opinion of why Google began offering free listings for advertisers to complement paid ads in Google Shopping.

Speaking Engagements

Click & Collect Show West 2015

Speaker

Sep 2015

San Diego, CA, USA

Click & Collect Show West is a trade show for the ecommerce industry. Jon gave a keynote speech on Google Shopping at the 2015 event in his capacity as Director of Global Sales at Google.

SES Conference and Expo

Speaker

Nov 2013

Chicago, IL, USA

Search Engine Strategies is an annual conference for search industry professionals. Jon spoke at the 2013 event to announce the launch of Google Shopping.

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Charitable Interests

Venverloh Family Foundation

Founder and President

Nov 2005 - Present

Grandville, MI, USA

Established in 2005, the Venverloh Family Foundation believes in sharing blessings in order to change lives for the better; helping individuals, families and communities to flourish. The organization supports communities committed to helping the less fortunate and promotes principles making for a stronger, more just society.

Business Interests

Venus Homes

Principal

2012 - Present

Menlo Park, CA, USA

Venus Homes is a sustainable real estate development company that builds environmentally conscious landmark homes in the Silicon Valley.

Press Releases

Jon Venverloh Named COO of Hypernet Labs

Mentioned

Nov 2021

San Francisco, CA, USA

Jon Venverloh, Hypernet Labs' recently-hired COO, has vast experience as a Senior Executive.

Jon Venverloh’s Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Master of Science - Management

2010 - 2011

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

1990 - 1994