Cross-Border Entrepreneur
Global Connector
Subnational Diplomat

Jonathan
“JQ”
Quarles

Portrait of Jonathan Quarles standing on the homepage in a blue jacket

Cross-Border Entrepreneur
Global Connector
Subnational Diplomat

About JQ

Awards & Acknowledgements

International Power Broker

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 most well-known connectors.

Jonathan Quarles with Edward Mermelstein, NYC's Commissionner for International Affairs

JQ with Edward Mermelstein, NYC’s Commissionner for International Affairs

Jonathan Quarles with Edward Mermelstein, NYC's Commissionner for International Affairs

JQ with Edward Mermelstein, NYC’s Commissionner for International Affairs

Businessman

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 companies, the majority of which have been catalysts for social impact.

JQ with Nathan L. King, founder of innovative electric charging company, itselectric

JQ with Nathan L. King, founder of innovative electric charging company, itselectric

Social Impact Agent

As a proud native of Flint, Michigan, JQ credits the city for giving him grit, love for his community, and a passion for creating change. JQ considers eradicating poverty through entrepreneurship and equity-building his life mission.

Cover of 2023 edition of Real Leaders magazine, announcing Quartz Water Source as one of 300 top impact companies 

Cover of 2023 edition of Real Leaders magazine, announcing Quartz Water Source as one of 300 top impact companies 

Press

“Making Dollars While Making Change”

Half memoir, half playbook on how to use business for good

Companies and individuals alike have made terms like "impact" and "double bottom line" slogans too often void of transformative action. Making Dollars While Making Change is not a book; it's a blueprint to support making impact part of your DNA.

Jeff Johnson
Award-Winning Journalist, CEO, Men Thrive

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