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JT White

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Co-Founder, CEO at Forerunner
📍 United States

JT White is the Co-founder and CEO of Forerunner, a software company helping local governments manage complex challenges like disaster resilience. Leveraging his Master of Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology, he combines design expertise with technology to support communities nationwide, recently securing $39M in funding to expand his mission.

Beyond his role at Forerunner, JT is passionate about fostering innovation by mentoring founders at an AI accelerator. He maintains a deep connection to his academic roots, having explored the intersection of artistic disciplines in his prior work. He is committed to helping build consequential companies.

He co-authored a published conversation exploring the unique relationship between music and architecture.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder, CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How JT shows up

Consensus Focused
Non-Confrontational
Story Driven

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics JT cares about

GovTech Solutions
As the CEO of Forerunner, he is focused on creating software to help government agencies navigate complex regulatory and environmental challenges.
Disaster Resilience
His company partners with emergency management agencies, indicating a professional focus on floodplain management and helping communities withstand natural disasters.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Co-Founder, CEO
Forerunner
4-2018 - 12-2018
Head of Design (Contract)
Maven Clinic
Director of Design
Managed by Q
Co-Founder
Triage
Design Researcher
MIT Media Lab
In the press

Media appearances

JT White & Susanna Pho | Co-Founders, Forerunner. Featured in YouTube
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JT White & Susanna Pho | Co-Founders, Forerunner. Featured in Spreaker
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Education
2012 - 2013
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
Wentworth Institute of Technology
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Science
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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