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Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and investor, known for founding Geekwire.com and PicMonkey, a leading photo-editing platform. He currently owns and publishes the re-booted Seattle Magazine and Seattle Business Magazine. Jonathan has the unique distinction of being the first to sell two companies to Google and a third to Shutterstock. His latest venture, JoySauce.com, highlights AAPI talent in TV, film, and podcasts, receiving recognition from the Center for Asian American Media and GLAAD. In 2016, he made headlines for committing to invest only in female-founded companies. Previously, he was a senior manager at Microsoft, contributing to the first Xbox and various MSN applications. Jonathan is a graduate of Whitman College and serves on its Board of Trustees. In this finale episode of Asian Pacific Voices Radio, host Sasha Foo deeply converses with Jonathan Sposato, a prominent entrepreneur and cultural advocate. They explore Jonathan's unique upbringing in Hong Kong, his transition to life in America, and the challenges he faced as an Asian American. Jonathan shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of resilience and creativity. The discussion also touches on the balance between cultural assimilation and embracing one's heritage, culminating in Jonathan's advice for the next generation of creators and thinkers.
Today's guest is serial entrepreneur and collector Jonathan Sposato. After starting companies like Geekwire, PicMonkey, Joysauce, and selling a few others as well, Jonathan is at a stage in his career where collecting has truly never been more important. Of course this ties into his multifaceted collections like old fighter pilot jackets, Saville Row Suits, cars, watches, back to apparel from brands like Ralph Lauren and even rare hand painted leather punk rock jackets. But when it comes to his companies like Joysauce, Jonathan is curating and collecting some of the very best content in the AAPI space and he approaches it the same way he does when it comes to his personal collections. The name of the game here is a common theme on the show, which is “buy what you love”. The collectors gene couldn't be more present than in this episode and Jonathan has the passion and knowledge to back it. Alright, let's dive in. This is Jonathan Sposato, for Collectors Gene Radio.GeekWire - https://www.geekwire.com/JoySauce - https://joysauce.com/Jonathan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jonathansposato/Time To Wear Book by John Goldberger & Alessandro Squarzi - https://watchprint.com/en/books-on-watches/546-time-to-wear-john-goldberger-alessandro-squarzi.html
On this episode, Derek sits with Jonathan Sposato. Jonathan is a legend in the technology community as the co-founder and Chairman of Geekwire and the CEO of PikMonkey. He has moved into the entertainment industry and has launched the Joy Sauce Network which caters to the American Asian community. We discuss how he co-founded Geekwire and launched PikMonkey, how the Joy Sauce Network was conceived and the many successes it has had plus so much more. JoySauce Network: https://joysauce.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-sposato-94b828/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathansposato?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathansposato/SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
This month Geekwire Chairman and serial entrepreneur Jonathan Sposato joins Angie to talk about making history in the world of late night with the launch of the first Asian American late night show 'JoySauce Late Night'. The show is just one part of a the bigger platform the JoySauce Network which cover everything from lifestyle, food, entertainment, music education and love. 'JoySauce Late Night' works to defy stereotypes while shining a light on the incredible range of talent in the Asian American community making mainstream impact. Watch more about the new show "JoySauce Late Night" as seen on FOX5 DC. Watch JoySauce Late Night Follow Jonathan: LinkedIn Subscribe to Oh My Goff on YouTube Join OMG Facebook Group Angie's IG Angie's TikTok
Jonathan Sposato, creator of the very relevant series Joy Sauce Late Night, informs our worldview. Jonathan shines a light on Asian American on his culture by creating a beautiful platform that bonds people together. Hear about his joyful, celebratory narrative with all Asian guests like Miranda Kwok, Ed Lu (NASA Astronaut) or David Henry Hwang. Drop the martial arts sigma, we are all Americans. On his series Mixed 6, they uncover what it is like to be in a mixed marriage. Hear about the real pressures and stories associated with mixed marriages. It's pioneering stories that will inform and entertain. That's work of significance. And by the way, Jonathan is also the Chairman of Geek Wire and :PicMonkey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Jonathan Sposato, creator of the very relevant series Joy Sauce Late Night, informs our worldview. Jonathan shines a light on Asian American on his culture by creating a beautiful platform that bonds people together. Hear about his joyful, celebratory narrative with all Asian guests like Miranda Kwok, Ed Lu (NASA Astronaut) or David Henry Hwang. Drop the martial arts sigma, we are all Americans. On his series Mixed 6, they uncover what it is like to be in a mixed marriage. Hear about the real pressures and stories associated with mixed marriages.Jonathan riffs abouts Sl-asians and The Rising Suns, two different groups and how they fit into the broader context of the modern myth. It's pioneering stories that will inform and entertain. That's work of significance. And by the way, Jonathan is also the Chairman of Geek Wire and :PicMonkey.Visit www.joysauce.com
Today on Too Opinionated, we talk with GeekWire Chairman and tech veteran Jonathan Sposato, who has officially launched his multimedia platform JoySauce Network, which has already featured iconic pillars of the Asian American, Pacific Islander community in their content including George Takei, and many other disruptors, innovators, and game changers. With Jonathan's newest series “JoySauce Late Night” having launched in early December and going strong, we would love to arrange an interview with you and Jonathan to discuss “JoySauce Late Night,” as well as other projects that have launched on the multimedia platform including other on-camera, series, podcasts, journalism stories, features, and much more shining a much-needed light on the AAPI community. A serial entrepreneur, Sposato is the Chairman of GeekWire.com, as well as Chairman and Founder of PicMonkey (the world's most popular web photo-editor), and is the founder of WeCount.org, a non-profit using consumer internet technologies to aid the homeless. Along with countless other investments and startups, Jonathan also founded Phatbits, which went on to become Google Gadgets. Prior to Phatbits, Jonathan was a Senior Manager in Microsoft's consumer division personally delivering the next level of thought on key Microsoft properties to chairman Bill Gates, and the company's leadership, as well as driving the development of award-winning software applications, Xbox video games and social communications applications. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
It is a pleasure to welcome Jonathan Sposato to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. A serial entrepreneur, Jonathan Sposato is the Co-Founder and Chairman of GeekWire.com, as well as the Chairman and Founder of PicMonkey, the world's most popular web photo editor. He is also the founder of WeCount.org, a nonprofit using consumer internet technologies to aid the homeless. Alon with countless other investments and startups, Jonathan also founded Phatbits, which became Google Gadgets. Before that, he was a Senior Manager in Microsoft's consumer division, personally delivering the next level of thought on crucial Microsoft properties to company leadership and chairman Bill Gates. He also drove the development of award-winning software applications, Xbox video games, and social communications applications. In April 2022, Variety reported that Jonathan launched his multimedia platform JoySauce Network. The platform allows the AAPI community to showcase newly developed dramatic shows, reality TV, podcasts, editorial pieces, and curated third-party content. His late-night variety series, JoySauce Late Night, is among the shows launched. The show highlights the Asian-American experience and promotes up-and-coming talent. David Henry Hwang (Showtime's The Affair), Miranda Kwok (Fox's The Cleaning Lady), and NASA Astronaut Ed Lu. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jonathan Sposato spoke about the lessons he learned from Bill Gates while he worked at Microsoft. He also teased how JoySauce Late Night will stand out in the Late Night world.
ICYMI: Later, with Mo'Kelly Presents – An in-depth conversation with GeekWire Chairman and tech veteran Jonathan Sposato, who joins the program to introduce his new multimedia platform “JoySauce Network” on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
The program all about TV. Our guests: Jonathan Sposato, Geekwire founder and chief executive of JoySauce Network; Will Marks, Ovation's senior vice president of business development and digital, discussing new diginet America The Beautiful, showcasing national parks, forests and other landmarks, and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-star Meg Messmer, creator/star of YouTube's new genterfication dramedy Intersection.
In this episode of Inspired Design, we visit the architecturally stunning and artistic home of serial entrepreneur, tech and media giant, and creative mastermind Jonathan Sposato. Instead of focusing on his impressive business accomplishments we dive into his other passions and discover the intriguing things he tastefully displays around every corner of his home. He shares these intimate details with us with a kind, engaging and humble presence you won't want to miss.
Comedian Joel Marshall interviews longtime friend tech entrepreneur, founder of Picnik, Geekwire, Picmonkey, author of Better Together, and philanthropist Jonathan Sposato. Talk about growing up in Edmonds, Washington and the Seattle area. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joelmarshall/message
Full notes for this episode are available on Rad Dad website.You can find Jonathan on Twitter
Jonathan Sposato full Interview, Getting to Know The Real Founder and Investor s1ep29 Some Stories in the pod: * 12yrs at Microsoft and the Four Phases of Microsoft * Inflation from the view of a 10yr old * GenX, Xennial, Millennial * Managing Snowflakes at Google * Being a late bloomer * The Four Horseman of work relationships * GeekWire * Soju * Crazy Rich Asians * Always Be My Maybe * and MUCH MORE! FULL SHOW NOTES COMING RIGHT UP! Thank you for listening y'all! Please share Windshield Time with your friends and family. Would love help with your shiniest 5-star ratings and comments. #togetherWeRise Be nice to each other out there and #stackSats using #satoshiMath MORE DETAILED SHOW NOTES ARE COMING AT WWW.WINDSHIELDTIME.STUDIO eof --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windshieldtime21/message
Serial entrepreneur, Jonathan Sposato, was the first person in history to sell two companies to Google. Since then, he's become chairman of Geekwire and PicMonkey and has recently made waves in the Seattle community by announcing he will only invest in female-founded companies moving forward. Hear from Jonathan firsthand on how he’s always felt like an outsider but hasn’t let it stop him from achieving incredible success. His unique childhood and growing up as an Asian-American in a predominately white community shaped him to become, in his words, “more of a Nick Carraway than a Jay Gatsby.” Jonathan's wisdom on family, business and life in general is something everyone needs to hear.
Colleen shares an update on her exploration of sports and leadership after checking out the Seattle Ignited Women Project and an F Bomb Cocktail Club event. Then, Sonia has a conversation with Lauren Wesley Wilson, the Founder and President of ColorComm, a networking organization focused on advancing the visibility of women of color in communications, marketing, advertising, and digital. Colleen interviews serial entrepreneur, investor, and author Jonathan Sposato about his book, Better Together: 8 Ways Working with Women Leads to Extraordinary Products and Profits. Our hosts wrap it up in the Cutting Edge segment with a conversation about a New York Times article entitled Women in Cryptocurrencies Push Back against Blockchain Bros. Please subscribe, rate, and share the episode. Find us online at www.wibt.com. Send any and all feedback to wibt@microsoft.com or tweet @MicrosoftWomen.
In this episode Natalie Campbell explores the future visions of Cindy Gallop - a former ad-consultant (BBH) turned sex-tech entrepreneur (MakeLoveNotPorn) - who believes "in order to predict the future you have to invent it”. Cindy envisions a future that thrives off diversity, where everyone has the same opportunities as straight white men - resulting in more creativity and disruption. But how can we undo years of inbuilt bias in the world around us? We hear from virtual reality specialist Catherine Allen, Nominet Trust director Vicki Hearn, #PocTech campaigner Deborah Okenla and start-up investor Jonathan Sposato to see how we can address the problem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this 18-minute community podcast for this holiday season of generosity, we meet a high school student leader, a City employee and a street ministry volunteer who have made it easy for you to donate dry, clean, warm socks to the nearby homeless folks who need them in this wintry weather. Their "Boxes of Socks" donation program enables you to bring socks -- either new or freshly laundered -- to metal drop-off boxes that look like blue newspaper stands in numerous locations like: Bainbridge Island City Hall the Bainbridge ferry terminal Island Fitness, south of City Hall Wildernest, on Winslow Way Buckley & Buckley Real Estate, in Winslow Green, or Harley-Davidson in Silverdale The idea was hatched during a recent conversation between the City's Communications Manager Kellie Stickney and Steve Rhoads. As you'll hear on this podcast, Steve is a competitive cyclist and local volunteer for fundraising for good causes like Helpline House and Housing Resources Bainbridge. Steve has ministered to street people for the past four years, and knows their needs first hand as a formerly homeless person himself. Joining our podcast conversation is Julia Gray, who is the student president of the Social Justice League of Bainbridge High School. She and her fellow students have focused their generosity this year on a series of activities for the homeless. For example, she and her fellow students have traveled to Compass House in Seattle to help provide warm meals to the downtown homeless. Her Social Justice club is asking for your help in reaching their goal of 1,500 pairs of donated socks this season. For further information about donating, contact Kellie Stickney at the City of Bainbridge Island. The program is working in cooperation with a Seattle nonprofit called WeCount. WeCount is a Seattle based 501c3 organization founded by tech entrepreneur Jonathan Sposato and community activist Graham Pruss. Using web and smartphone technology, WeCount.org enables people experiencing homelessness to ask for items they need to survive, and enables the community to make direct donations on a hyper-local basis. WeCount also works closely with social service organizations to help people transition out of homelessness permanently. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.
In this 18-minute community podcast for this holiday season of generosity, we meet a high school student leader, a City employee and a street ministry volunteer who have made it easy for you to donate dry, clean, warm socks to the nearby homeless folks who need them in this wintry weather. Their "Boxes of Socks" donation program enables you to bring socks -- either new or freshly laundered -- to metal drop-off boxes that look like blue newspaper stands in numerous locations like: Bainbridge Island City Hall the Bainbridge ferry terminal Island Fitness, south of City Hall Wildernest, on Winslow Way Buckley & Buckley Real Estate, in Winslow Green, or Harley-Davidson in Silverdale The idea was hatched during a recent conversation between the City's Communications Manager Kellie Stickney and Steve Rhoads. As you'll hear on this podcast, Steve is a competitive cyclist and local volunteer for fundraising for good causes like Helpline House and Housing Resources Bainbridge. Steve has ministered to street people for the past four years, and knows their needs first hand as a formerly homeless person himself. Joining our podcast conversation is Julia Gray, who is the student president of the Social Justice League of Bainbridge High School. She and her fellow students have focused their generosity this year on a series of activities for the homeless. For example, she and her fellow students have traveled to Compass House in Seattle to help provide warm meals to the downtown homeless. Her Social Justice club is asking for your help in reaching their goal of 1,500 pairs of donated socks this season. For further information about donating, contact Kellie Stickney at the City of Bainbridge Island. The program is working in cooperation with a Seattle nonprofit called WeCount. WeCount is a Seattle based 501c3 organization founded by tech entrepreneur Jonathan Sposato and community activist Graham Pruss. Using web and smartphone technology, WeCount.org enables people experiencing homelessness to ask for items they need to survive, and enables the community to make direct donations on a hyper-local basis. WeCount also works closely with social service organizations to help people transition out of homelessness permanently. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.
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