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John F. Maggio

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President at JM Enterprises, LLC
📍 Boulder, Colorado, United States

John is a multi-company founder and venture capital partner specializing in the CPG food and beverage industry. He co-founded Cocktail Squad, a premium canned cocktail brand, and serves as an Operating Partner at AF Ventures. He is an alumnus of the University of Miami and an instructional coach at the University of Colorado Boulders business school.

An avid sports fan, John has a strong connection to his alma mater, the University of Miami, and its athletic teams. He and his wife, Lauren, have two sons and are active philanthropists, particularly in the healthcare space. He has a stated passion for creating delicious cocktails with high-quality ingredients.

In February 2024, John and his wife Lauren made a $5 million gift to the University of Miami to name the new Lauren and John F. Maggio Cancer Care Center.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Boulder, Colorado, United States
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CPG Brand Building
As the co-founder of Cocktail Squad and an advisor to brands like Ocean's Halo, he has deep experience launching and scaling consumer packaged goods companies.
Food & Beverage Investing
As an Operating Partner at AF Ventures, he actively invests in and supports disruptive food and beverage startups, shaping the future of the industry.
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Career

Work history

3-2003
President
JM Enterprises, LLC
9-2013
Advisory Board Member
New Frontier Foods Inc.
1-2018 - 7-2023
CEO and Co-Founder
https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsquad/
1-2022 - 6-2023
Instructional Coach
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business
12-2013 - 1-2023
Operating Partner & Advisory Board Member
AF Ventures (formerly AccelFoods)
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Education
1984 - 1989
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Miami
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