Jonathan Truong

Chief Fortune Officer & Startup Programs Leader
Tampa, US.

About

Dynamic startup ecosystem leader with cross-sectional expertise in venture acceleration, creative direction, marketing strategy, and programming. Skilled in building and scaling programs, partnering with diverse stakeholders, and leading initiatives across apparel, tech, and community-focused ventures.

Work

Founders & Pho
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Co‑Host & Co‑Chef

Tampa, Florida, US

Summary

Co‑host and co‑chef for culinary‑entrepreneurship events blending founder storytelling with cultural food experiences.

Fortune Cookie VC
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Chief Fortune Officer

Tampa, Florida, US

Summary

Lead brand and venture operations at fashion‑tech venture Fortune Cookie VC, fostering fundraising initiatives and creative collections for early‑stage startups.

Highlights

Spearheading curated fundraising collections featuring startups like Actualization.ai, Foundersuite, Forecastr, Mappa, and more

Shaping branding and strategic partnerships within the apparel & fashion venture space

Tampa Bay Wave
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Senior Manager, National Programs & Partnerships

Tampa, Florida, US

Summary

Managing national programs and partnerships to support tech entrepreneurs through accelerator and specialty programs.

Highlights

Led pipeline development and partnerships for accelerator cohorts and equity‑based programs

Amplified reach of diversity‑focused track including TechDiversity and Women Entrepreneurs Forum

No Limbits
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Director of Marketing

Iowa City, Iowa, US

Summary

Directed marketing strategy for adaptive apparel brand serving users with limb differences.

Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator
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Cohort Member

Fort Worth, Texas, US

Summary

Participated in accelerator cohort focused on health‑tech startups.

Tampa Bay Wave
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Manager, Startup Programs & Success

Tampa, Florida, US

Summary

Managed startup onboarding, success tracking, and program operations for accelerator participants.

Future Founders
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Future Founders Fellow

Chicago, Illinois, US

Summary

Participated in fellowship supporting entrepreneurial education and business research.

EnotaryLog
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Social Media Marketing

Tampa, Florida, US

Summary

Executed social media strategy to increase brand visibility for notary technology provider.

Recovr Health (Verapy Therapy)
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Co‑Founder & CEO

Tampa, Florida, US

Summary

Led healthcare startup focused on therapy service delivery.

Education

University of Tampa
Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Bachelor’s Degree

Entrepreneurial Studies / Entrepreneurship

Grade: 3.5 GPA

University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas, United States of America

Undergraduate Studies

Business Administration / Management

Grade: 3.7 GPA

Collin College
McKinney, Texas, United States of America

Undergraduate Studies

Grade: 3.8 GPA

Skills

Branding

branding, personal branding.

Marketing Strategy

business development, strategic planning.

Program Leadership

accelerator programs, partnerships.

Creative Direction

adobe indesign, adobe photoshop, user experience design, user interface design.

Productivity Tools

asana, notion, trello.

Business Tools

microsoft office, excel, word, powerpoint, hubspot.

Sales & Partnerships

sales, customer service, business development.

Leadership & Coaching

leadership, coaching, public speaking.