Jason Juliano: The Dreamer Who Never Stopped
A Story of Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Success
Early Life
Jason Juliano was born and rasied in the south Bronx in New York City. In his teens, Jason was homeless and was forced to take care of himself at a young age. In his life journey, he has experienced the many peaks and valleys of life. However, he never stopped dreaming and remained a dreamer from the beginning, with the belief that he could accomplish anything as long as he put in the work. This dreamer mentality ultimately led him to become a successful entrepreneur, educator, mentor, visionary, innovator, leader, and father.
In the midst of the pandemic and having to undergo back surgery in 2020, Jason used his cash-on-hand to sustain his business and keep his employees working. Despite the difficulties, he persevered and became a successful business leader and serial entrepreneur.
During the pandemic, Shane Larson from Russell Brunson’s Clickfunnels – One Funnel Away Podcast, interviewed Jason’s story to showcase his success in pushing out a successful SaaS business.
Career
Jason Juliano – the man with the “think big” strategies that are changing the game. With over 25 years of experience as a technology and risk management executive, Jason is a results-driven leader who specializes in executing cutting-edge solutions across digital, cloud, cybersecurity, intelligent automation, data management, and analytics. He is the mastermind behind high-impact client engagements that drive organizational transformation, innovation, and emerging technologies.
Jason has held executive leadership positions in several Fortune 100 companies across different industries such as investment banking, financial services, insurance, and healthcare. He has successfully implemented and led various business solutions in the areas of information management, cloud, and cognitive business.
As the former Co-Founder and Managing Director of Aponia Data Solutions, an AI and Automation Solutions Integration firm, Jason led award-winning digital solutions for mid-market businesses, leveraging emerging technologies. He has also managed critical strategic partnerships with top-tier tech companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and UIPath.
Jason Juliano is not only a renowned digital transformation leader and keynote speaker in emerging technology, AI, and Automation but also a seasoned entrepreneur. Before the rise of giants like WeWork, Jason played a pivotal role as the founder of SoTechie Spaces, the 5th-ever coworking space in New York City. SoTechie Spaces had a successful exit as a trailblazer in the industry, offered a unique environment for collaboration and innovation for tech entrepreneurs. Jason’s vision and leadership significantly contributed to the success and impact of this venture. You can find more about SoTechie Spaces on Devpost and Gary’s Guide.
Jason is a thought leader within the Microsoft, IBM, Google, and AWS communities and has been a Global IBM Champion since 2018 in IBM Blockchain, Cloud, Data, and AI. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences on AI, Digital Transformation, and Cloud technologies. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Rockland Community College, where he shares his expertise in technology and management.
In Jason’s spare time you can find him helping young hispanic professionals at ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America.
Giving Back
Jason Juliano has a powerful story of overcoming adversity, having been homeless as a teenager and a resident at the Convent House in New York City. He knows firsthand how vulnerable homeless teens are and how they often lack basic necessities such as clothes to wear to school and work. That’s why he has a passion for supporting the end of teenage homelessness and making a positive impact on this growing problem in our country today.
Jason’s dedication to Convent House and other organizations helps provide homeless youth with safe shelter and loving care. He ensures they have access to vital services such as education, job training, medical care, mental health and substance use counseling, and legal aid. These essential services help these young people build independent, sustainable futures.
By supporting Jason’s Mission, you are making a difference in the lives of young people who are overcoming homelessness and pursuing their dreams.
Here are some of the key takeaways from Jason’s story:
- Never give up on your dreams. No matter what obstacles you may face, keep believing in yourself and your ability to achieve.
- Hard work pays off. Success doesn’t come easy. It takes dedication, effort, and a willingness to persevere.
- Give back to others. When you’ve been fortunate enough to achieve success, don’t forget to help others who are less fortunate.
Jason Juliano is a true inspiration. He is a role model for anyone who is facing challenges in their own life. His story is a reminder that we all have the potential to achieve great things, if we only believe in ourselves.
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