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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, CA
1976

Taft School
Watertown
1969

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

Websites

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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