John Glasgow
About John Glasgow
John Glasgow is the CEO and Co-founder of Campfire (YC S23) and has extensive experience in business development, corporate strategy, and technology M&A in San Francisco, California.
Company Leadership at Campfire
John Glasgow is the CEO and Co-founder of Campfire, a Y Combinator-backed company since 2023. Located in San Francisco, California, Campfire has benefitted from John's leadership and innovative vision. His role at Campfire involves strategizing business growth, overseeing daily operations, and steering the company towards achieving its goals.
Former VP at Bill.com
From 2021 to 2023, John Glasgow served as the Vice President of Business Development & Partnerships at Bill.com in San Francisco. During his tenure, he focused on forming strategic partnerships and driving business development efforts. His initiatives significantly contributed to enhancing the company's market presence and partnership network.
Professional Experience at Adobe
John Glasgow worked at Adobe from 2018 to 2021 as the Director of Commerce Strategy. During his three-year tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, he played a pivotal role in launching Merchant Cash Advances through a partnership with Wayflyer and managed a shipping partnership with ShopRunner, owned by FedEx. His strategic initiatives helped Adobe strengthen its commerce capabilities and expand its market influence.
M&A Expertise at Union Square Advisors
Between 2015 and 2018, John Glasgow was involved in Technology M&A and Investing at Union Square Advisors LLC in the San Francisco Bay Area. He completed numerous high-profile M&A transactions for leading software companies, including Salesforce, Magento Commerce (Adobe), SnapChat, and Intuit. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions significantly reinforced the firm's reputation in the technology sector.
Educational Background in Finance
John Glasgow studied Finance at San Diego State University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in financial consulting, corporate development, and business leadership.