John D.

John D. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and investment. Currently serving as a Business Development Specialist at Barkley Generative since November 2024, John is also an active Investor at Ginger Wings. As the Founder of VÖR since January 2018, John has been instrumental in providing high-growth support to ambitious founders through a comprehensive suite of services. Previous roles include serving as an Investor at Megan's, a member of the Advisory Board at PropCoin, and an Advisor at addinsurance.co.uk, where John focused on scaling distribution for insurance services. Notably, John was an Investor and Advisor at Hardvark and held the position of Director at JDC from September 2008 to January 2016. John holds a 2:1 degree in Business Administration from the University of the West of England, complemented by academic experience at UCL.