Founding Heroes

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John Kogan:

Founder and Visionary Leader in Finance and Technology

John Kogan

Chief Executive Officer, Proformative

John Kogan is the CEO and founder of Proformative, a leading resource and community for finance professionals. With extensive expertise as a four-time CFO, John has held senior finance and accounting roles at notable companies, including Cisco Systems, Cardinal Health, and AlliedSignal.

John’s leadership and financial acumen have driven the growth and success of numerous organizations. He has extensive experience working with technology companies and has secured over $100 million in expansion capital and debt from banks, venture capitalists, and private equity firms.

John earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Connecticut College and an MBA from Duke University, equipping him with the knowledge and skills to excel in finance, strategy, and leadership.