Dwayne Johnson

About Dwayne Johnson

Note ** If I don\'t know you, please share with me why you\'d like to connect.As a social alchemist, I take immense joy in exploring the intricacies of humanity and the world around me. I possess an insatiable curiosity for people, ideas, concepts, and actions, constantly drawing inspiration from their boundless potential. My love for humanity drives me to connect with individuals from all walks of life, understanding their stories and perspectives on a deep level. I actively collect people and ideas, seeking knowledge and immersing myself in diverse perspectives and subjects. Armed with this vast repertoire, I embark on an alchemical journey, intuitively combining and transforming these ingredients into something extraordinary. I perceive patterns and connections that others may overlook, thriving on pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Whether through entrepreneurship, community leadership, innovation, art, technology, education, or conversation, my purpose as a social alchemist is to catalyze positive change and inspire others to embrace the infinite possibilities within our interconnected world. I\'ll at least consider trying most things once, and I love to laugh. A lot.

Experience

1. Oversight Board Co-chair (Formally Finance Chair)

   Metro Region Innovation Hub

   Jul 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Joined the Oversight Board in July 2024, contributing to governance and regional innovation strategy.Served as Finance Chair, leading financial oversight and budget stewardship.Elected Co‑Chair in 2026, supporting ecosystem development across the metro region.

Education

• Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business

  MBA, Entrepreneurship

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Bachelor’s Degree, History (China/Japan 1830-1860)

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Saas
• Strategy
• Strategic Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Corporate Development
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Market Research
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Mergers
• Entrepreneurship
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Nonprofits
• Product Management
• Business Development
• Consulting
• Public Policy
• Business Strategy
• Community Development
• Crowdfunding
• Executive Management
• Project Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Venture Capital
• Coaching
• Relationship Management
• Program Management
• Small Business
• Information Technology
• Leadership