The full version of this article was first published at: Introducing John B. Johnson: From Experience Architect to SEED SPOT’s Gatekeeper
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator In just an hour and a half, John B. Johnson and I went from complete strangers to an impassioned force to be reckoned with. We had exchanged brief emails throughout the past week, setting aside a time slot in each of our tumultuous schedules to sit down together, pick at each other’s inspirations, and engage in collaborative and thought-provoking dialogue. It would be inaccurate to call this conversation an interview because that implies a monologue – instead, this was a powerful analysis of identity, community, and social change. Why am I writing about this? Because John is SEED SPOT Phoenix’s new Operations Manager, concluding a highly competitive search for our Phoenix office’s gatekeeper, venture supporter, logistics magician, and multitasking extraordinaire. Charged with holding down the fort, John’s smiling face is the first you’ll see walking into our seventh-floor home base. Clad in SEED SPOT gear, John greeted me warmly and exhibited uninhibited openness, honesty, and friendliness throughout our chat. The youngest of four siblings to a single mother, John was born and raised in inner-city Cleveland, Ohio. After a childhood filled with exploring the great outdoors and nurturing his love for math, John graduated from Kent State University with an MBA and Masters in Architecture. And as it turns out, this September was a VERY exciting month for him – he married his college sweetheart, honeymooned in the Dominican Republic, and received notice that he was SEED SPOT Phoenix’s chosen one. Bianca: First off, is…
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