John Reed

John Reed currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer and Board Member at BankSocial, focusing on open banking solutions for credit unions. With extensive experience in venture capital and business management, John Reed is the Managing Member of Azalea Ventures, which invests in technology and renewable sectors. John Reed holds the position of Chairman at Earthview Corporation, contributing to advancements in clean energy technologies, and is a Partner at Johnny Appleseed Orchards. As a Co-Founder of Tech Wildcatters, John Reed supports early-stage startups. Additionally, John Reed has held leadership roles at WhamTech, Azalea Fund I LP, Pathfinder Ranches, and managed a historic British brand, John Rigby & Co. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance from SMU Cox School of Business and a BBA from The University of Texas at Austin.