John Mc Gowan (He/Him/His)
About John Mc Gowan (He/Him/His)
John McGowan serves as the Director of Professional Services at Inkling, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in consulting, business development, and education, with experience across various sectors including health, retail, and technology.
Current Role at Inkling
John Mc Gowan serves as the Director of Professional Services at Inkling, a position he has held since 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he oversees various professional services initiatives, ensuring that client needs are met through effective strategies and implementation plans. His leadership contributes to the overall success of the organization, particularly in the areas of consulting and client engagement.
Previous Experience in Consulting
Prior to his current role, John Mc Gowan worked at A.T. Kearney as an Associate from 2016 to 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. He developed strategies and implementation plans to address client needs across various industries. His experience also includes a Summer Impact Fellowship at Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies in 2015, where he created business development proposals tailored to client requirements.
Educational Background
John Mc Gowan holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he studied Social Impact and Consulting from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication and French from Wake Forest University, completing his studies there from 2005 to 2009.
International Experience
John Mc Gowan has extensive international experience, having worked as an English Language Teacher in the Montpellier Area, France, from 2009 to 2010. He also served as an MBA Consultant for The Ihangane Project in Rwanda in 2016 and for Asociación para la Conservación de la Cuenca Amazónica in Peru in 2015. These roles involved engaging with diverse communities and addressing various challenges in different cultural contexts.
Involvement in Startups and Innovation
John Mc Gowan has been involved in the startup journey with Inkling Markets and played a significant role in its transition to Cultivate Labs. He co-founded a company with Nate Kontny and participated in Y Combinator's second batch in winter 2006. His experience includes working on projects with CNN during the 2008 elections, showcasing his involvement in innovative and impactful initiatives.