If you are looking to take the leap into consulting, freelancing, or starting that side hustle but may not know how to start, I got your back. Through my life experiences of starting and selling a business, along with my MBA backing I can help you achieve your goals!
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In 2014 I started Grove Technologies an award winning MSP based in Washington DC. In 2022 I successfully sold the business Interlaced.io. It didn't happen overnight.
I developed a series of strategies to de-risk the process. Let me help you take that critical first step to shift you from employee, to entrepreneur.
We'll create a strategic roadmap to guide you through the process.
Taking the first step is hard. We outline ways to de-risk that phase.
We'll help you stay on track your progress based on your set goals.
Over the course of Jon's life he has been not only an Entrepreneur but also an IT Professional, graphic designer, web developer, Apple admin, and mentor.
From 2019-2026 Jon Brown has been helping organizations achieve and prepare for and actually achieve CMMC compliance and accreditation.
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Jon Brown, founded Grove Technologies in 2014 and exited in 2022. Grove was an innovative IT Services company that met the needs of Apple focused organizations nationwide.
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From 2001-2023 Jon Brown has been an off again, on again graphic designer and web developer. Explore his journey and career highlights.
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Since 2006 Jon Brown has been an iOS and macOS developer, with many apps in the iOS and macOS App Store, explore his creations over time.
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Time to put money where my mouth is. Don't just take my word for it, I've worked with hundreds of companies and individuals to help them reach their potential.
Jon has many unique talents! I've witnessed his wide range of abilities; Jon is incredibly technical, excels as a leader, and he has the ability to solve complex issues. It has been a privilege to work alongside him!
Shaun Smallwood
Technology Advisor
Jon is equal parts mac genius, conflict negotiator, dreamer and karaoke singer. He changed the way we relate to IT at BSD in a way that has allowed us to work more seamlessly, more securely, and with greater speed.
Ben Murray
Advocacy & Technology | Consultant to Causes
I found and contacted Jon through his website, which has been a fantastic resource for me over the past year. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly to work with. He solved the problem that had been frustrating my team for weeks in a few hours. We couldn't recommend him highly enough!
Tony Banta
Chief Success Officer
Jon is an incredible IT leader with a strong customer service outlook. He breaks down complex problems and works with amazing diligence and personal commitment to implement solutions. These strong skills are matched with a rarer quality: compassion for the users he serves.
Jascha Franklin-Hodge
Chief of Streets for the city of Boston
Jon Brown is a brilliant leader and manager. Having worked in a supervisor position myself, I really understand the effort and skill Jon put into managing our department. Jon helped me through my inexperience by providing me with training, pointing me towards resources, providing documentation, and reinforcing that he was there to help.
Malcolm Moore
Senior AV Specialst
Not only is Jon a technological expert, able to solve problems from hardware and security issues to helping us design, build and launch new websites. But he is also a great communicator. He breaks down complex technical issues and explains them in a way that is easy to understand.
Nick Field
Finance Specialist
Jon is by far the best IT person I've worked with over the past 15 years. He's proactive and planful for the long-term, he documents changes well for remarkably smooth company-wide transitions, and he is always patient and approachable one-on-one, no matter how basic the question.
Diane Kaplan
Software Engineer at Ginkgo Bioworks
Jon Brown is a consummate IT professional who was generous with his time and wealth of knowledge. He was a pleasure to work with as we improved operational efficiencies, documentation, and standardization at Interlaced. I relied heavily on him for his understanding of new technologies and MSP space.
Darius Jones
Project Manager
Over the last seven years, Jon has been my supervisor, my colleague, and my friend. He will go above and beyond to find an IT solution that works, even in the face of ridiculous challenges and demands. He won't say NO ... he'll rise to the occasion and work quickly and efficiently to solve the issue of the moment.
Kate Zawidzki
Copy Editor at Cooley
Jon is meticulous and thorough. He has the patience of a saint and a dedication to a job done well AND correctly. Additionally, he is personable and a good communicator. His passion for his work is evident. I would welcome the opportunity to work with him again and have only the highest regard for him personally and professionally.
Annie Jaxon
Technical Project Manager at One Door
The PowerBook 140 project moved from preparing a BlueSCSI card in Basilisk II to installing the repaired internal SCSI cable, powering the BlueSCSI Pico externally from the battery bay, booting System 7.1, and fighting through DaynaPORT Wi-Fi setup.
Microsoft is retiring Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication in Entra ID. The migration is not passkeys for everyone; it is removing weak telecom MFA and choosing supported replacement methods such as Microsoft Authenticator, FIDO2 keys, certificate-based authentication, OATH hardware tokens, or customer-managed telecom.
A 22-inch Apple Cinema Display arrived with a broken acrylic easel stand, so I used a 3D printed replacement leg instead of sending the monitor back.
