John Gorst

Board member @Rolling room

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Rolling Room Company has seen a steady increase in growth over the past quarter, with a 15% increase in sales and a 20% increase in overall productivity. Our recent expansion into the European market has proven successful, contributing to a 30% increase in international sales. However, we are facing challenges in supply chain management due to global shipping disruptions. We are actively seeking alternative solutions to mitigate any potential impact on our operations. We are also investing in R&D to introduce innovative products to stay competitive. Our financial outlook for the next quarter remains positive.

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Rollingroomcorp.comBoard Member

Sep. 2022CannadaOne of the most exciting companies in the cannabis industry in North America. While I can not talk much about the technology, we believe we will change a segment of the cannabis industry forever. Like any industry, unique products are created when a company focuses on innovation. And this is innovation at its finest, more to come.

Private Family OfficeExecutive VP of Corporate Affairs and M&A

Mar. 2022US territory

Blacklist Holdings Inc.Chairman & CEO

Apr. 2017Pacific NorthwestWe are Investors and operators of companies that are economic game changers in local, national, and international markets—bleeding edge thinking that leads to staggering returns and once-in-a-generation wealth creation. Ionic Brands Corp was acquired Blacklist.

Ionic Brands Corp.Chairman & CEO

Sep. 2017 - Sep. 2022Tacoma WA.Ionic Brands Corp., Traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the ticker IONC, owned one of the most extensive portfolio holders of cannabis premium and luxury brands in the industry as an MSO. Our goal was to own and develop brands that are made of high-quality products for our discerning cannabis consumers. We are a lifestyle brand that appeals to consumers who enjoy cannabis responsibly and socially and wish to unwind at the end of a hard day at the office. IONIC WAS SOLD TO YOUR WAY CANNABIS IN 2022

BloomhubInvestor and Board Member

Mar. 2015 - Feb. 2021United States

HarborCloud, Inc.Advisor ► Operations | Strategic Planning & Direction

Dec. 2010 - Apr. 2018HarborCloud is a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) focused on hosted virtual desktop solutions, especially QuickBooks Hosting. I advised the CEO on strategic direction and the building and Management of the internal operational infrastructure of this company. In 2018 I took the lead in finding a buyer for the company, with the sale of the company finalizing that same year.

Cloud X Partners, LLCVice Chairman and Audit Committee Member

May. 2016 - Apr. 2017Gig HarborOn the edge of the next frontiers of utility and cloud computing technology, Cloud X Partners brings a collective hive mind of proven cloud strategists with deep expertise in business growth to acquire cloud assets and maximize their potential in new and creative ways. CXP is financially supported not only by its capital but also by some of the largest institutional investors in the market. With nearly 25 years of experience founding and leading entrepreneurial technology ventures, specifically in developing software and data services for businesses, I look for companies with high growth potential in profitable private niche segments. As part of the CXP management team, I am committed to partnering with each business owner to transform the company from a local leader to a regional force. Our financial, operational, and entrepreneurial background allows us to evaluate new investment opportunities quickly. Also, our direct experience in M&A and acquisition integration and reliable access to substantial capital resources enable quick and professional consummation of transactions. Cloud X Partners strives for a rapid and efficient process to reduce the stress on owners and employees of the organization involved. We strongly feel that retaining founding members in the revised corporate structure can maintain operational continuity and, more importantly, keep their passion and influence for internal and external success post-acquisition. To learn more about CloudX Partners, or if you have a particular investment opportunity you would like to discuss, we maintain strict confidentiality regarding any discussions. You can also visit our website: www.cloudxpartners.com/

CloudXPartners, LLCVice Chairman & CSO ► Experienced Investment & Operational Professionals | Reboot | Restructure

Dec. 2015 - Apr. 2017Gig Harbor, WA● How can we leverage our assets to help you? On the edge of the next frontiers of utility and cloud computing technology, Cloud X Partners brings a collective hive mind of proven cloud strategists with deep expertise in business growth to acquire cloud assets and maximize their potential in new and creative ways. CXP is financially supported not only by its capital but also by some of the largest institutional investors in the market. With nearly 25 years of experience founding and leading entrepreneurial technology ventures, specifically in developing software and data services for businesses, I look for companies with high growth potential in profitable private niche segments. As part of the CXP management team, I am committed to partnering with each business owner to transform the company from a local leader to a regional force. Our financial, operational, and entrepreneurial background allows us to evaluate new investment opportunities quickly. Also, our direct experience in M&A and acquisition integration and reliable access to substantial capital resources enable quick and professional consummation of transactions. Cloud X Partners strives for a rapid and efficient process to reduce the stress on owners and employees of the organization involved. We strongly feel that retaining founding members in the revised corporate structure can maintain operational continuity and, more importantly, keep their passion and influence for internal and external success post-acquisition. To learn more about CloudX Partners, or if you have a particular investment opportunity you would like to discuss, we maintain strict confidentiality regarding any discussions. You can also visit our website: www.cloudxpartners.com/

CloudRunner, Inc.Chairman & CEO ► ITaaS | Cloud | Business Growth | Powerful Strategic Partnerships |

Feb. 2014 - Jan. 2016Gig HarborCloudRunner is a leading innovator in desktop-as-a-service delivery. Accessible on all devices anytime, the platform's key is self-service. CloudRunner offers the only complete ITaaS white-labeled platform built by a service provider for all service providers for all SMB ITaaS needs. With CloudRunner, MSPs can quickly and easily deploy virtual desktops on a massive scale, making it possible to enter the world of hybrid cloud delivery in a matter of days at a margin that allows for high profitability. The CloudRunner team partnered with Dell to help set up a robust cloud infrastructure. After being open for business for less than a year, CloudRunner signed up multiple MSPs with thousands of users. During that time, its ITaaS offering also won Best of Show at the leading MSP industry conference. InsynQ and Cloudrunner were sold to Elm Equity Group in December 2015.

Insynq, Inc.Chairman & CEO ► Cloud Computing | Capital Structure | Partnerships | Business Development & Growth

Dec. 1997 - Apr. 2014InsynQ is a leading provider of hosted software and ITaaS, and is among the world's top 400 application hosting companies. I co-founded Insynq-WA and was with the company from 1998 until its acquisition by Xcel Management, Inc. in 2000. From February 2000, I served as Insynq's Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Director, and President from April 2001 to 2014. Additionally, InsynQ was taken public on February 12, 2000, returned to a private company in 2011, and sold in December 2015. Throughout my tenure, I managed strategic transactions, capital-raising efforts to support the business, capital structure decisions, P&L, hiring, recruiting, business development, and growth. InsynQ was ultimately sold in 2015 to a private equity group.

RRKIDZ InteractivePersonal Advisor to the CEO ► Fundraising | Capital Formation

Dec. 2010 - Nov. 2011RRKidz is a line of interactive digital titles backed by a private investment fund and a nonprofit foundation and available through a free mobile app. I assisted the CEO, a digital media entrepreneur, as a general advisor on corporate planning, capital formation, and fundraising.

Zo-LinkAdvisor to the CEO | Business Development | Positioning in Technology Industry

Apr. 2010 - Nov. 2011I advised the CEO regarding the strategic direction of this technology company's business development, corporate finance, and product and brand positioning.

Thumb Media GroupCo-Founder

Jul. 2008 - Nov. 2010Thumb Media GroupThumb Media Group was founded in the heart of Hollywood, California, and the tech industry by Christian Struzan, myself, and Steven Ojo, who were able to create the framework for a mobile application development platform to publish digital magazines and other media types. Christian Struzan, then the founder of XL Brands, and Steven and I finished the project with and claimed clients such as Popular Mechanics, Inc. Magazine, among others. It was one of the first technologies that published these digital media assets on non-smartphone technology platforms. Later, Thumb Media Group was sold to Jensen Printing, the publisher of mainstream magazines of the day.

Interactive Information Systems, Inc.VP General Manager

Feb. 1995 - Dec. 1997Tacoma Wa.I started with Interactive Information Systems as a Sales Manager, and within six months promoted to VP & General Manager. My main objective in this position was to create a formal business plan to turn the company around from the current failing direction of the former Management Team. I was given full P&L responsibility and three months to restructure operations and sales and create a new marketing message that would resonate with prospective SMB customers. Within 14 months, I achieved those goals by realigning production with sales and creating a brand message that reduced the complexity of IT services to something the average small and medium business customer could understand and the average salesperson could communicate. In this position, I developed soft and hardened processes to bring the company meaningful, repeatable institutional memory. By implementing basic structure within the operation, I brought daily form to the team, increasing our customer response times by 42% and resulting in a more satisfying customer experience. With these changes and more, I increased annual revenue by 230% in that same period.

Micro Computer Training Professionals, Inc.Co-Founder and President

Nov. 1990 - Jun. 1993Phoenix ArizonaMicrocomputer Training Professionals, Inc. (MTP) was started to assist with the massive transition of employees to be trained on the personal computer platform. In the late '80s and early '90s, companies, specifically, banks, began the shift away from Main Frame and Mini systems (Green Screens) to the personal computer, creating a massive opportunity to retrain the office workforce. We started with simple word processing applications such as Word Perfect, MS Word, Excel, VisiCalc, and Lotus. We partnered with Nynex Business Centers on the west coast and jointly sold one, two, and three-day training sessions to over 60,000 individuals in 2 years. The company was sold to Nynex Business Centers in 1992.

Diversified Communications Inc.Desktop Publishing Manager

Feb. 1988 - Jun. 1990Tempe, AZ.After graduating from graphic design school at Collins College, I was immediately placed into the fast-paced world of periodical publishing. At Diversified Communications Inc., I was given one of the most challenging tasks of my new career. I was put in charge of converting the nationwide graphics production system from traditional cut-and-paste workups to electronic desktop publishing. I was responsible for selecting all computer hardware, software, networking, data storage, and direct-to-film 1,200 dpi printers servicing five production hubs nationwide, printing 25 magazines every two weeks.