John Ellison — Innovation for a Regenerative Future

The challenges of our time

We are living through a convergence of crises.

Climate change and biodiversity collapse are accelerating.

Social trust is fragmenting. Inequality is widening.

AI is accelerating all of it.

But the same force can be refracted for positive change.

AI simply amplifies intention. It accelerates whatever we bring to it.

The question is what we choose to build & how.

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16 years building

I've spent my career building software to solve complex problems.

300+

Founders Supported

$18M+

Total Funding Raised

Three

Acquisitions

Seed → A

& Beyond

Build trust between citizens & government

Create a liquid carbon market on-chain

Design a circular economy grocery store

Scale the sharing economy

Grow a global network of regenerative startup communities

Teach leaders how to use AI to build regenerative systems

Find focus in a distracted world

2024 Sabbatical

In 2024, I stepped away from startups to explore creativity, presence, and purpose.

Documentary

Pilgrimage

Filmed at India's Kumbh Mela — the world's largest human gathering.

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Indigenous Wisdom

The Eagle & The Condor

Seeking kinship with the Arhuacos, Kogis and Huni Kuin of Colombia and Brazil.

John Dass

Three studio singles exploring presence and devotion.

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Love

Blessed

A wedding in a castle by the sea — finding my beloved in Tunisia.

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The Next Frontier

Building products with AI in 5 day sprints

I combine the Google Ventures Design Sprint with vibe coding to build AI-powered products in 5 days. I also help organizations transform their product teams with an AI-driven methodology.

Built under NDA:

Regenerative Innovation

My work is grounded in regeneration — ecological, social, and spiritual.

Planetary Health

Products aligned with long-term planetary health by design. Reducing carbon emissions and supporting biodiversity.

Community & Culture

Community-led innovation. Culture as invisible infrastructure. Supporting local economies and building trust.

Wisdom & Inquiry

Integration of ancient wisdom and modern technology. Inquiry over certainty. Finding clarity in a complex world.

Invitation

I work with bold founders with a regenerative vision of the future.

I can come onboard as a consultant, advisor or interim executive to help you build your product, team or organization. I'm also mentoring a handful of talented young builders and founders.

Get in touch

Innovation for a regenerative future