Portfolio

Selected Work

Companies Jon has led as a fractional executive, supported as a consultant or strategic advisor, and backed as an investor. Across consumer products, health, athletics, media, AI, and more.

Before Ambrose Advisory

Full-Time Operating Roles

Jon spent his career as an operator before launching Ambrose Advisory — growing revenue from the inside, managing large teams, and presenting at the board level. Here's where that experience came from.

2020 – 2023

Cambridge, MA

Embark Veterinary

Senior Leadership Team

Joined Embark as the company scaled from $20M to $100M in total revenue. Grew a single business unit from $1.5M to $11M in under three years. Held cross-functional responsibilities, managed major industry partnerships and sponsorships, and presented strategy to the board. Was part of the leadership team that helped Embark complete a $75M Series B led by SoftBank, with Lydia Jett joining the board.

2018 – 2020

Boston, MA

Elemy (formerly Autism Learning Partners)

Operations Leadership

Led operations through a period of rapid growth. Built processes and teams that scaled with the company's expansion across new markets, building the operational infrastructure to support a much larger organization.

2014 – 2018

New York, NY

Rosie (eCommerce, bootstrapped through acquisition)

Early Employee / Growth Leadership

An early member of the Rosie team, helping grow the eCommerce business from bootstrapped startup through acquisition. Developed foundational skills in sales, operations, and growth strategy that inform the work at Ambrose Advisory today.

Ambrose Advisory Portfolio

Consulting, Advisory & Investment

Current and recent clients and portfolio companies. Roles range from deeply embedded fractional leadership to equity-based strategic advisory and angel investment.

Fractional COO

52 Launch

Embedded as Fractional COO for over two years. Drove 4× revenue growth while overhauling operations for speed, quality, and scale. Built the sales pipeline infrastructure, onboarding systems, and operational processes that created a foundation for sustained growth.

52launch.com ↗

Fractional CEO & Strategic Advisor

Therapeutic Vision Inc.

Served as Fractional CEO during a critical period in 2023, then transitioned to ongoing strategic advisor. Led product strategy, operational structuring, and business development for a company in the vision health space.

therapeuticvision.com ↗

Strategy & Operations Consultant

Drone Home Media

Built growth strategy and operational infrastructure for an emerging drone media company. Focused on market positioning, business development, and establishing the processes needed to scale client delivery.

dronehomemedia.com ↗

Strategic Advisor & Investor

Signature Athletics

Advising and investing in a company bringing a new approach to athletics and sports performance. Providing strategic guidance on growth, go-to-market, and operations.

signature-athletics.com ↗

Strategic Advisor & Investor

Rooted Living

Angel investor and advisor to a mission-driven company creating meaningful change. Supporting strategic direction and growth initiatives for a company challenging the status quo in their field.

rootedliving.org ↗

Business Development Advisor & Investor

Stealth-Mode AI Company

Advising and investing in an AI company currently in stealth mode. Details coming soon. Focused on business development strategy and commercialization planning.

Investor

Southern Tier Sports Corner

Angel investment in a community-driven sports retail business. Providing capital and strategic perspective on growth and operations.

southerntiersportscorner.com ↗

Investor

Noemis Ventures

LP investment in a venture firm focused on innovative companies and emerging opportunities across sectors.

noemisventures.com ↗

Member & Investor

Launchpad Venture Group

Active member of one of New England's most active angel investing groups, participating in deal flow, diligence, and investment across a range of early-stage companies.

launchpadventuregroup.com ↗

Advisor

Train to Become

Strategic advisor helping a professional development and training company grow their platform and expand their reach.

traintobecome.com ↗

Advisor

Metaverse Professional

Advising on business strategy and go-to-market for a company at the intersection of professional development and emerging technology.

metaverseprofessional.tech ↗

Advisor

TireTutor

Strategic advisory for a consumer-facing platform simplifying the tire purchasing experience. Focused on growth strategy and customer acquisition.

tiretutor.com ↗

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