Jon Morgan
About Jon Morgan
Jon Morgan is the Co-Founder of Hammerhead, with a background in international relations and security studies, and experience at The White House and Techstars.
Professional Background
Jon Morgan is the Co-Founder of Hammerhead, where he has led the development and market introduction of three consumer electronic products. Prior to Hammerhead, he has a diverse work history including roles at The White House as an Advance Associate and Office of the Chief of Staff Intern, and a short stint at Techstars as Co-Founder for Hammerhead. His varied career includes associations with Endeavor as an Associate, Entrepreneur Selection and Growth, and as a Co-Founder at Exterior Painting Company New England.
Experience at The White House
Jon Morgan worked at The White House in Washington D.C. Metro Area in two capacities. From 2014 to 2016, he served as an Advance Associate, gaining valuable experience in high-stakes environments. Prior to this role, he was an Intern in the Office of the Chief of Staff from 2013 to 2014. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in operational and administrative functions at the highest level of government.
Education and Expertise
Jon Morgan has a strong educational background in international relations and security studies. He holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's degree in History from Yale University. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Course in Intelligence and International Security at Harvard Extension School and studied at Harvard Business School Online. His academic journey also included a Summer Exchange Program at the National University of Singapore, further enriching his global perspective.
Role at Hammerhead
At Hammerhead, Jon Morgan has built and managed a team of over 60 employees across three international offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Bangalore. Under his leadership, the company achieved a successful acquisition by SRAM Corporation in its ninth year. His role encompassed responsibilities in both the sports and technology sectors, indicating his multifaceted expertise in these industries.
Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
Jon Morgan's entrepreneurial journey began early with the founding of Exterior Painting Company New England in 2009, where he worked for seven months in New Haven, Connecticut. This early venture laid the groundwork for his future entrepreneurial endeavors, including his significant role at Hammerhead.