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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. 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;

[[File:JonCookF16&nbsp; &nbsp; Despite having spent 4 years studying Accounting, Jon promises he is more exciting than your stereotypical accountant.jpg]]Outside of class and homework, Jon has developed the Technology Showcase on Grand Valley's campus. It is a space that allows students to interact with cutting edge technologies like the Microsoft HoloLens, HTC Vive, 3D printers, etc,. Jonathan's senior thesis was an introduction to Design Thinking, active citizenship, and team building that will be rolled out to the ~300 incoming freshman that Grand Valley receives each year in its Honors College as a part 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;

Currently, Jonathan &nbsp; &nbsp; Jon currently works at Google. One of his favorite projects that he is working on is coordinating a fullhackathon-time intern esque competition for Googlers around the globe. In the past, Jon has worked with Google instead Seamless, an Internet of a full time student at Grand ValleyThings Accelerator, to help six teams from around the world commercialize their products. He plans Jon assisted Dogtelligent in raising $600,000 to return next year to finish his degreehelp man's best friend live a happier, although plans are subject healthier life. Jon also dropped out of school for a semester to change… especially with a brand new incubator in West Michigan intern at Google. Before that could build upon his experiences , Jon gained experience through launching his startup, FitFrames LLCand 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]