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Jonathan <p style="text-align: right;">[[File:Jon Cook and G.jpeg|frame]]</p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Jon Cook is a senior at an alumni of Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI pursuing studies who graduated with a double major in Finance, and Accounting and Management Information Systems. [[File:Jonathan Cook.jpg|thumb]]As much as he enjoys his time learning in the classroom, Jonathan’s curiosity drives him to further his education outside of the university setting. He has started self-teaching basic programing and design to become better equipped to find sustainable solutions for the world’s most wicked problems. &nbsp;

Currently&nbsp; &nbsp; Despite having spent 4 years studying Accounting, Jonathan Jon promises he is a full-time intern with Google instead more exciting than your stereotypical accountant. Outside of a full time student at class and homework, Jon has developed the Technology Showcase on Grand Valley's campus. He plans It is a space that allows students to return next year interact with cutting edge technologies like the Microsoft HoloLens, HTC Vive, 3D printers, etc,. Jonathan's senior thesis was an introduction to finish his degreeDesign Thinking, active citizenship, although plans are subject and team building that will be rolled out to change… especially with the ~300 incoming freshman that Grand Valley receives each year in its Honors College as a brand new incubator in West Michigan that could build upon his experiences gained through his startup, FitFrames LLCpart of the #UIFresh initiative. This project was honored at an awards ceremony at the end of the year for it's innovative approach to student involvement across campus.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Jon currently works at Google. One of his favorite projects that he is working on is coordinating a hackathon-esque competition for Googlers around the globe. In the past, Jon has worked with Seamless, an Internet of Things Accelerator, to help six teams from around the world commercialize their products. Jon assisted Dogtelligent in raising $600,000 to help man's best friend live a happier, healthier life. Jon also dropped out of school for a semester to intern at Google. Before that, Jon gained experience through launching his startup FitFrames and working with the startup community around his Grand Rapids.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ways Jon enjoys spending his free time: backpacking foreign countries, cycling around Grand Rapids, and eating all the food!&nbsp; Let’s chat connect if you have a story , or dank meme you want to share or if there is any way I can help you with my creative thinking and business knowledge. You can reach me at :&nbsp; *cookjon@mail.gvsu.edu*[https://www.&nbsp;linkedin.com/in/jonathancook3 LinkedIn]*[https://www.instagram.com/sir_jonc/ Instagram]

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