Jonathan Read
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Experienced business leader with 25+ years as CEO, board director, founder, and investor in clean technology, defense, advanced manufacturing, cryptocurrency, and software. Proven success growing companies from start to public markets, leading turnarounds, and forming cross-border partnerships. Secured $300M+ from institutional, private, and government sources. Skilled in operations and strategy across U.S., China, Israel, Europe, and Australia.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
Quadratum 1
09.2012 - Current
- Provide investment and strategic consulting for growth-stage companies in cleantech and emerging tech sectors
- Advise on M&A, joint ventures, IPO preparation, and exit strategies in the U.S. and China
- Drive cross-border expansion, capital raises, and long-term value creation
Chief Executive Officer
Gigatronics Inc. (Technology Division of Ault Global, NYSE)
03.2019 - 09.2024
- Led five global subsidiaries in defense contracting, systems engineering, and specialty manufacturing
- Integrated multi-national operations and drove strategic alignment across key government and defense contractor clients
- Oversaw corporate performance, M&A integration, and operational synergies
Director
TeraForge Ventures (OTCB: TFVR)
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided board-level oversight and strategic direction as the company expanded its crypto mining and software analytics platforms
- Played a key role in investor relations and public market governance
- Contributed to technology roadmap development and business model evolution
Chief Executive Officer
TeraForge Ventures (OTCB: TFVR)
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Directed cryptocurrency mining operations and led proprietary software development for advanced trading analytics
- Oversaw public listing and launch of immersive VR products (Timefire and Hypatia)
- Managed platform scalability and positioned the company at the forefront of early crypto adoption
CEO, President, Board Director, Founder
ECOtality (NASDAQ: ECTY)
01.2005 - 09.2012
- Grew ECOtality into a global leader in EV infrastructure and battery technology
- Raised $160M+ in capital and secured $180M+ in grants, including major DOE awards
- Executed 8 acquisitions and 3 international joint ventures (Australia, China, North America)
- Led development and deployment of 15,000+ networked EV charging stations
- Forged strategic partnerships with ABB, Audi/VW, Ford, Nissan, Cisco, IKEA, Best Buy, McDonald's, and others
- Created the world's first networked EV charging ecosystem, generating the largest EV usage dataset for the DOE
- Managed 5 divisions and over 160 full-time employees
Education
Claremont McKenna College
Los Angeles, CA1976
Taft School
Watertown1969
Skills
- C-Suite & Board Leadership Strategic Growth M&A IPO Readiness
- Global Expansion Cross-Border Partnerships Capital Raising
- Defense Contracting Cleantech Crypto SaaS VR
- Government & Institutional Relations Public Company Governance
- Technology Commercialization Turnarounds & Exit Strategy
Affiliations
- Board Director, [Company Name], [Years]
- Strategic Advisor, [Firm Name], [Years]
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Gigatronics Inc. (Technology Division of Ault Global, NYSE)
03.2019 - 09.2024
Director
TeraForge Ventures (OTCB: TFVR)
03.2019 - 07.2021
Chief Executive Officer
TeraForge Ventures (OTCB: TFVR)
01.2016 - 03.2019
Managing Partner
Quadratum 1
09.2012 - Current
CEO, President, Board Director, Founder
ECOtality (NASDAQ: ECTY)
01.2005 - 09.2012
Claremont McKenna College
Taft School
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