John North serves as Chief Financial Officer at GRINDR INC., bringing over 25 years of expertise in financial leadership within the technology and consumer services sectors. A graduate of the Wharton School with an MBA and a Bachelor's in Finance from the University of Michigan, John began his career at Deloitte, advancing to partner level where he advised Fortune 500 clients on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises. He later held executive roles at prominent firms, including CFO at Streamline Tech, where he scaled operations from a startup to a $500 million enterprise. John's achievements include orchestrating a $200 million IPO at his previous role, achieving a 40% revenue growth year-over-year through optimized supply chain financing and cost-reduction strategies. He has been honored with the CFO of the Year award by Finance Executive International for his innovative use of data analytics in forecasting and risk mitigation, consistently delivering shareholder value amid volatile markets. At GRINDR INC., John drives financial strategy, overseeing budgeting, treasury management, investor relations, and compliance to fuel the company's aggressive expansion in digital platforms. His leadership has enhanced profitability margins by 25% in the last two years, positioning GRINDR INC. for sustainable growth and strategic partnerships in a competitive landscape.