Startup Cafe: Jon Skogmo
☕️ Startup Cafe
Entrepreneurs, Startups, Creatives, and Tech Enthusiasts join together to meet and connect with like-minded people, industry professionals, and investors while enjoying a nice cup of coffee at The KINN, a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs.
Agenda
8:45 - 9:45 am • Coffee and Socialize
9:45 - 10:30 am • Scheduled Experience
March 19th, 2025
ABOUT: Jon Skogmo
Jonathan Skogmo is a Tech and Media entrepreneur and is currently the Founder and CEO of LOST iN. A new travel media startup. Skogmo previously founded Jukin Media, a digital-first media company powered by user-generated video content, which was acquired by Trusted Media Brands in 2021; at the time of the acquisition, under Skogmo's leadership, Jukin had grown to nearly 300 employees with offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, and New Delhi. Jukin Media was an award-winning digital media company with leading content and service offerings across streaming TV, social media, and cable & broadcast.
Skogmo has been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Next-Gen 35 Under 35 list, the Cynopsis “Digital It” list, and the Multichannel News 40 Under 40 list; he was a finalist in the 2019 EY Entrepreneur of the Year program for the Greater Los Angeles region.
A member of the Producers Guild of America (and Co- Chair of the Online Video Committee), Skogmo has executive produced hundreds of hours of programming for networks such as A&E, Facebook Watch, FOX, MTV, Discovery, TruTV, and Channel 5 (UK).
Skogmo's industry affiliations also include The Young Presidents' Organization (Malibu Chapter) and the Association of Media Content Users and Providers. He holds a degree in Film and Television from Columbia College. He resides in Los Angeles.
ABOUT: Mike Schibel
Mike Schibel is the founder of Travel With Meaning, a platform dedicated to inspiring meaningful travel through storytelling and connection. A seasoned content creator, Mike has written for Uproxx, Rova, and is regularly featured in the Palisades Post. He has collaborated with premier destinations such as Visit Seattle, the Hawaiian Islands, Los Cabos, and Austria to create impactful campaigns that resonate with travelers. Mike has been a featured speaker for Royal Caribbean’s guest series and was recognized as an ASAT Entrepreneur Finalist, a TBEX Top Podcast Nominee, and the Travel With Meaning Podcast has been named a Top 25 Travel Podcast by the International Hospitality Institute.
About The KINN
The KINN is a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs, based in Venice, CA. Running tailored inner development and business accelerator programs for startups, providing executive coaching, accountability, and access to a top tier LA-based community of conscious entrepreneurs, creatives, intrapreneurs, and investors. If you're interested in learning more about KINN Membership please visit http://thekinn.co/apply
About Startup Coil
Networking for innovators to connect with like-minded individuals, startups and entrepreneurs. startupcoil.com
About Nerds of LA
Join Nerds of LA—where LA’s most innovative minds collide! We’re building the ultimate network by connecting with other powerhouse groups in the area, expanding our reach across the city. If you’re ready to link up with founders, VCs, AI visionaries, and innovators shaping the future, this is the group you’ve been looking for.
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