John Guidos, Angel Investor

John Guidos is a COO, Co-Founder, and Angel Investor. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Established, a consultancy renowned for its pioneering work in innovation, startup, and communication strategies within organizations. Additionally, he navigates the investment landscape in his role as a Managing Member of Established Ventures, where we craft a path that not only fosters company growth but also aligns perfectly with the investment group's objectives. Before taking on his current role at Established, he honed his expertise as the Chief Operating Officer of The Anthos Group. In this position, he collaborated with a consortium of distinguished scientists, innovators, and investors dedicated to harnessing science-driven breakthroughs through pioneering agricultural technologies. In the realm of AI, big data, and machine learning, he co-founded TurboAppeal, Inc. in early 2015 and served as its Chief Operating Officer. TurboAppeal revolutionized homeowner resources by ensuring a fair property tax payment system through the deployment of data and machine learning. Under my leadership, the company was successfully acquired by the Paradigm Tax Group in May 2017. With a legal background, he holds licenses to practice law in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. His legal education took place at DePaul University College of Law, where I earned my Juris Doctorate in 2005. His academic journey began at Purdue University, culminating in an undergraduate degree in 2002. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is deeply passionate about community involvement and philanthropy. He has dedicated his legal expertise pro bono as an Attorney at the Willow Creek Legal Aid Clinic and has also served on the McHenry County Regional Board of School Trustees, always striving to enrich our community.