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Jon Venverloh

Principal

Venus Development Co.

Dallas, TX, USA

Jon Venverloh

Geoffroy van Raemdonck

Neiman Marcus Group

Verizon Communications

Jon’s Biography

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Jon Venverloh is Founder and Principal at Venus Development Co.

Previously, he held several top positions at Google. Having joined the company in its infancy, Jon was instrumental to the startup’s growth into a global tech giant. A key player in both business and product development, he secured strategic partnerships that were milestones in Google's growth. During his 18 years with the company, he launched multiple products, including Chrome, Enterprise, and Google Shopping. He also successfully integrated a company of more than 100 people in Google Shopping’s largest acquisition, expanding service from the US to Europe.

In 2016, Jon took on the role of Director of Program Management, first at Google’s European engineering headquarters in Switzerland, then in the US. Responsible for product development and operations at Google Shopping, Jon redesigned systems and processes leading to better merchant participation and shopper experience. While in Zurich, Jon also led the design and implementation of a diversity and inclusion plan across all 3,000+ "Zooglers".

Earlier in his career,... Jon Venverloh is Founder and Principal at Venus Development Co.

Previously, he held several top positions at Google. Having joined the company in its infancy, Jon was instrumental to the startup’s growth into a global tech giant. A key player in both business and product development, he secured strategic partnerships that were milestones in Google's growth. During his 18 years with the company, he launched multiple products, including Chrome, Enterprise, and Google Shopping. He also successfully integrated a company of more than 100 people in Google Shopping’s largest acquisition, expanding service from the US to Europe.

In 2016, Jon took on the role of Director of Program Management, first at Google’s European engineering headquarters in Switzerland, then in the US. Responsible for product development and operations at Google Shopping, Jon redesigned systems and processes leading to better merchant participation and shopper experience. While in Zurich, Jon also led the design and implementation of a diversity and inclusion plan across all 3,000+ "Zooglers".

Earlier in his career, Jon held various senior positions at Google Shopping, including Director of Global Sales, Global Head of Sales & BD, and Head of Business Development. Before his successful stint at Google, Jon gained vital experience in sales at The Weather Channel and Saatchi & Saatchi.

Outside of his corporate work, Jon is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. With this in mind, he founded the Venverloh Family Foundation. The charity seeks to help those in need, encouraging and supporting organizations with a mission to better society.

Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. moreless

Jon’s Newsfeed

The Real Deal

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

The recent sale is the second-most-expensive single-family residential sale in Menlo Park.

TMC

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

Hypernet Labs has launched Polygon, a solution to create digitally-native IDs and functional NFTs. Jon Venverloh explains that Polygon will allow artists and developers to distribute NFTs at a low cost and more efficiently than before.

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Jon’s Background

Venus Development Co.

Principal

Aug 2019 - Present

Dallas, TX, USA

Venus Development Co. 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’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 a public school district in the San Francisco Bay Area. It boasts two award-winning schools and primarily serves students in the Menlo Park, Atherton and Portola Valley areas of 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’s Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Master of Science - Management

2010 - 2011

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

1990 - 1994