Jon Nordby is a seasoned entrepreneur and educator currently serving as Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Anthropy Partners, LLC, and Founder of EconWerx, which advises various organizations on enhancing innovation pipelines. As a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston, Jon guides students at the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship. Additionally, Jon acts as a Pitch Coach for SXSW and holds leadership roles at MassChallenge, focusing on community building and support for global founders. Previous experience includes strategic positions at Houston Exponential and the Greater Houston Partnership, driving talent development and innovation in the Houston ecosystem. Jon also founded Stresume to assist students in finding suitable colleges and universities.