Jonathan Berman

Jonathan Berman is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the startup and consumer goods sectors. As the founder of 321 Ridgeland Ventures since August 2014, Jonathan focuses on partnering with passionate management teams of early-stage companies in the household, pet, outdoor, and personal care industries. Jonathan's investment portfolio includes roles as a seed investor in multiple startups such as Rumpl, Bark Social, Hurdle Apparel, and MODL Outdoors, along with serving as a board member for American Provenance and an angel investor in Camp365. Additionally, Jonathan is a certified SCORE mentor, highlighting a commitment to supporting emerging businesses. Previous entrepreneurial ventures include founding venforo, an online auction marketplace, and co-founding Elder Proof Home, an ecommerce platform aimed at assisting seniors. Jonathan holds a Master's of Global Management in International Marketing & Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies from Knox College.