Jon Penn.

Hey, I'm Jon Penn. London-based founder who loves adventure and figuring stuff out the hard way. I've started businesses, trained for things most people wouldn't sign up for, and sat a 10-day silent meditation retreat just to explore my own mind.

I've been building businesses since my twenties. Started in tech and finance, left the corporate world to build my own thing. Two self-funded companies scaled to seven-figure revenue without outside investment. I co-founded The Hackney, an award-winning wedding and events venue in East London. That's my current venture. I'm also building in AI.

I've been a UK President and European Board Member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, and I'm still a member now. I've mentored founders through EO Accelerators, the Design Council, and Centre for Entrepreneurs. The founder community is a big part of my life, through EO and Foundrs. Outside of business, I've held a 2nd dan black belt since my twenties, training under Sensei Steve Joseph, a three-time world champion, played racket sports at national level, and trained with the Royal Marines Reserves. I've attempted to swim the English Channel, sat a 10-day silent Vipassana retreat, and I'm currently training for the Marathon des Sables. I like doing things that stretch me.

Whether it's a new venture, a partnership, or helping someone else build something worth building. That's where you'll find me. Some of the hardest stuff to figure out isn't business, it's yourself. Still learning. If you're working on something interesting, get in touch.