John Emmons
COO
John Emmons is a cofounder of Project Wilbur, where he leads strategy, private capital services, investor relations, and business development. He works with founders, investors, and family offices to evaluate opportunities, structure engagements, support due diligence, and align technology and execution around measurable business outcomes. His work helps Project Wilbur bridge the gap between capital, strategy, operations, and software development.
John Emmons is a cofounder of Project Wilbur, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction, private capital services, investor relations, and growth initiatives. He works closely with founders, investors, family offices, and operating teams to evaluate opportunities, structure engagements, and support companies through due diligence, technology development, capital strategy, and operational execution.
At Project Wilbur, John plays a central role in helping clients move complex ideas from concept to execution. His work spans investor-grade due diligence, business model review, financial strategy, software development planning, SPV support, fundraising preparation, and post-investment operational guidance.
John brings more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and advising growth-stage companies. He has served on executive teams across multiple startups, co-founded companies, and participated in successful exits through acquisition and public markets. His background gives him a practical understanding of what investors, founders, and operators need to make better decisions and create long-term enterprise value.
Through his leadership, Project Wilbur helps companies and capital partners solve complex business and technology problems with clarity, discipline, and execution focus.
