John Cowan

John Cowan has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. John currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at DECKED, LLC since April 2023. Prior to this, John worked at Tile, where they held multiple roles. John was the VP Finance, responsible for leading the finance function and overseeing various departments such as accounting, tax, treasury, and strategy. John played a crucial role in Tile's acquisition by Life360 in 2022. Additionally, John served as the Head of Subscription (Product), where they successfully launched Tile's Premium Protect offering. John also held the position of Head of Strategy and Business Operations, leading long-term strategy development and various operational initiatives, including securing a $45 million Series C equity financing.

Before Tile, John worked at GoPro as the Sr. Director of Corporate and Business Development, where they led acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and licensing activities in areas such as computer vision, machine learning, and media. John played a key role in negotiating licensing agreements with Adobe Stock. Prior to this role, they served as Director of Corporate Development.

John began their career at Greenhill & Co., where they worked as an Investment Banking Associate, gaining experience in mergers and acquisitions across various sectors. John also had a summer internship as an Investment Banking Associate at the same firm. Prior to Greenhill & Co., John worked as an Analyst at Strategic Management Partners.

John Cowan has a strong academic background in the field of business and economics. John obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business between 2011 and 2013. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree from Harvard University, majoring in Economics with a minor in Evolutionary Biology. Along with their formal education, John has also acquired additional certifications including the Series 63 and Series 79, although specific details about the institutions and the years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.