John Ballantine

John Ballantine is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience across various industries. As a Co-Founder of Every Kid Sports, formerly KIDS in the GAME, John has been instrumental in promoting positive sports experiences for children since January 2009. Prior roles include investor at Upstream Research, corporate development positions at Zerk and Swan Island Networks, and leadership roles at Freeshop, Aptimus, and iStart Ventures, where John focused on nurturing early-stage technology companies. John also co-founded Online Interactive, Inc. and served as Vice President of Business Development at Softdisk Publishing, pioneering the first Electronic Software Download Store. John's academic background includes a BS in Finance and Economics from San Diego State University, where education continues to enrich professional endeavors.