Jona Smulders Cohen

Jona Smulders Cohen has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the product management and marketing fields.

In terms of product management, Jona served as the Director of Product at Termly starting in January 2023, after previously holding the positions of Lead Product Manager and Senior Product Manager from October 2021 to February 2023 and September 2020 to May 2022, respectively. Their responsibilities at Termly included overseeing product development and managing the product team's roadmap.

Prior to Termly, Jona worked at Chainstack as a Senior Product Manager from April 2020 to September 2020 and as a Product Manager from June 2019 to April 2020. During their time at Chainstack, they were involved in managing product features and ensuring their successful execution.

They also worked at Alemira Education as a Lead Product Manager from March 2020 to September 2020, where they held a leadership position in product management.

Jona's experiences in product management also include their time at 90 Seconds, where they were a Product Manager from July 2018 to June 2019. They were responsible for managing the product team's roadmap and overseeing the development of a cloud video production platform.

Furthermore, Jona gained valuable experience at Grain, a food delivery company, where they held multiple roles. They served as a Product Growth Lead from October 2017 to July 2018, taking charge of B2C product growth and leading a team focused on data, marketing, tech, and design. Jona also worked as a Data Lead / Product Manager from April 2017 to October 2017, focusing on data-focused product features and building predictive models to improve supply chain efficiency. Additionally, they served as a Business Analyst from August 2016 to April 2017, contributing to the rebuilding and maintenance of data systems.

Earlier in their career, Jona worked at Enviu as a Startup Developer for a 4-month contract, supporting the development of early-stage social enterprises, conducting feasibility research, and building digital properties for a pilot project.

Their experience also includes roles at RealNetworks, where they served as a Digital Product Marketing Coordinator from July 2014 to July 2015, and as a Digital Marketing Assistant from September 2013 to July 2014. At RealNetworks, Jona was involved in coordinating product marketing and supporting various marketing activities.

Lastly, Jona co-founded Designersaur in August 2012, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit.

Jona Smulders Cohen has a diverse education history. In 2013, Jona completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Marketing from Concordia University. Afterward, in 2014, Jona pursued a short-term program at General Assembly to acquire skills in Front End Web Development.

In 2015, Jona joined the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, where they obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Management of Technology & Innovation. This academic pursuit lasted until 2016.

Continuing to expand upon their knowledge and certifications, Jona completed the Growth Series program at Reforge in 2017.

Furthermore, in November 2019, Jona obtained a Corda Certified Developer certification from R3, showcasing expertise in this field.

Overall, Jona has emphasized a well-rounded education, combining business studies with technology, innovation, and web development.