john roa

John Roa, an entrepreneur and author, has navigated the complexities of the tech industry, ultimately selling his design agency to Salesforce and advocating for mental wellness in professional environments. After spearheading seven technology companies, John Roa distinguished himself as a dynamic entrepreneur, most notably with Akta, a design-innovation consultancy he founded around 2010. Under his leadership, Akta quickly gained prominence, earning a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

During this period, he also expanded his philanthropic efforts, contributing to initiatives through Digital Hope, a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to various causes. In 2021, Roa founded Caden, a consumer intelligence company based in New York City, which later evolved into AnthologyAI. Currently, John Roa serves as the Chief Executive Officer of AnthologyAI, continuing his impactful involvement in the tech sector with a refined perspective that integrates professional ambition with a strong emphasis on well-being and responsible innovation. His leadership at AnthologyAI reinforces his ongoing commitment to developing groundbreaking consumer intelligence solutions while also championing a more sustainable and humane approach to entrepreneurship.