C-Suite Connect: Johnson Cook, Greenlight

Join us for the latest installment of C-Suite Connect, featuring Johnson Cook, co-founder of Greenlight. In this fireside chat, we'll delve into Johnson's entrepreneurial journey, navigating the challenges of managing two business ideas simultaneously.

What were the pivotal moments that guided him in choosing the Greenlight path? What were the factors that influenced his decisions? Who were the key figures playing a role in shaping his entrepreneurial journey? Uncover the evolution of Greenlight's product, from its earliest stages to its current status as a powerhouse in the fintech and famtech sectors. Learn from Johnson's experiences, discovering any regrets or lessons learned along the way, as he built one of the strongest companies in the industry.

About Johnson Cook

Johnson Cook is the co-founder and president of Greenlight. As President, he drives Greenlight’s growth and expansion as the leading family finance company.

Johnson's entrepreneurial spirit began at Georgia Tech where he started his first company, offering online continuing education for medical and legal professionals. Since then, he has founded and scaled several successful startups, including co-founding Atlanta Tech Village, a startup incubator and co-working space that is home to more than 400 tech companies. Johnson remains committed to Atlanta's thriving startup community and still invests in, advises and works with a variety of tech startups.

He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and the former president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). In 2020, Johnson was recognized by Ernst & Young as Entrepreneur Of The Year and was previously named to Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 under 40. Johnson is also a licensed private pilot and loves to sail with his wife and three amazing kids.

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