John Banner's work experience begins in 2011 when they worked as an Engineer in Telecommunication & Network at Cafom Distribution. From 2012 to 2014, they also served as a Pianist and Composer at Ritz Paris, where they produced an album and performed at various Parisian Palaces. In 2014, they founded and served as the CEO of Sphere, a company that created a white label mobile app for events with networking capabilities using AI. Under their leadership, Sphere experienced significant growth in revenue and secured high-profile clients such as Virgin, Orange, and CES Las Vegas. In 2018, John took on multiple roles simultaneously, including Active Member at FrenchFounders, Board of Directors at MEDEF, and Contributor at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Inc. John also served as a Commandant in the Republican Guard, using their skills in AI and technology to identify new opportunities. In 2020, John founded and became the CEO of Respaid, an all-in-one payment platform used by businesses ranging from SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, they are currently an Active Member of CFO Connect.
John Banner's education history is as follows:
In 2021, they attended Harvard Business School and obtained an Executive Certificate in Disruptive Strategy.
From 2011 to 2014, John studied at ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs. Engineering School, where they earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree. John specialized in Telecommunication & Network and gained expertise in several areas of hi-tech engineering.
During 2013, John obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from UC Irvine.
In 2012, they completed a Certificate program in Computer Science and Signal Processing at Concordia University.
From 2009 to 2011, John pursued their education at the University of Telecommunications and Networks Engineering, Colmar, and obtained a Master's degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
In 2020, they participated in the Y Combinator Startup School program through Startup School Online, focusing on Business & Product Market Fit.
Additionally, John received the "Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself" certification from LinkedIn in November 2020.
January, 2020 - present