FLINT MADE
Jonathan “JQ” Quarles is a proud native of Flint, Michigan. Flint gave him grit, love for his community, and a passion for creating change. Jonathan considers eradicating poverty through entrepreneurship and equity-building his life mission.
ENTREPRENEUR
As a serial entrepreneur, JQ started his first business at the age of 8. Thirty years later, Jonathan has created and developed more than 10 businesses, the majority of which have been catalysts for social impact.
CONNECTOR
From a young age, JQ has had an unmatched ability to build bridges between people and ideas. Today, he has earned a place as one of the world’s most well-known connectors.
ANGEL INVESTOR
As an avid angel investor, JQ is focused on fast-growing, disruptive companies with a social impact component. He is intentional about mentoring and investing in founders from communities that don’t traditionally have access to capital.