Martin Kon — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Board Director and strategic advisor focused on enterprise reinvention in the age of AI.
Former President, COO, and Board Director of Cohere, scaling the company to a reported $20 billion valuation by April 2026.
Served as CFO (Business Finance Officer) of YouTube at Google/Alphabet, overseeing global strategy, finance, business operations, and data analytics during a period of scaling to over $40 billion in annual revenue.
Senior Partner & Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group in the Technology, Media & Telecom practice.
Industry Advisor to KKR and a member of the client advisory council at J.P. Morgan Advisors.
Will commence doctoral research into 'The Reinvention Paradox in the Age of AI' at the University of Cambridge in October 2026.
Holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) from McGill University and an MBA (Dean's List) from Queen's University.

Biography

Martin Kon is a board director, researcher, and strategic advisor, concentrating on enterprise reinvention within the age of AI. He currently serves as a Board Director for Groupe Dynamite Inc. and is an industry advisor to KKR, in addition to being a member of the client advisory council at J.

P. Morgan Advisors and the McGill Desautels International Advisory & Advancement Board.