Viridi Parente founder joins Endeavor’s entrepreneur network
Jon M. Williams, the founder and CEO of Viridi Parente will join the entrepreneur network at Endeavor.
Williams is the ninth Western New York entrepreneur to join the global network supporting founders and companies that have passed through the initial startup phase and shown the potential for rapid expansion and scale. In return, Endeavor entrepreneurs commit to mentoring and investing in the next generation of founders.
Jon Williams, founder of Viridi Parente, is seen in the company’s production shop. Viridi Parente’s expansion in East Buffalo stands to make a difference to nearby residents, many of whom are expected to become employees.
Founded in Buffalo, Viridi Parente was created to bring lithium-ion energy storage technology to the mainstream. The company has raised over $118 million in capital from investors, including Grand Oaks VP and Impact Capital of NY.
Williams has been in the environmental space for over 30 years. Prior to founding Viridi, he owned and managed OSC Holdings, a group of companies in the U.S. and Canada that focused on environmental remediation and redevelopment of former industrial sites.
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“Being part of this network allows us to connect with like-minded visionaries and amplify our impact on global environmental innovation while mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs,” Williams said.
He joins other top Western New York entrepreneurs such as Jay McHarg of AeroSafe Global, Songe LaRon and Dave Salvant of Squire and Irfan Khan of Circuit Clinical as part of the network, which includes 2,604 entrepreneurs leading 1,594 companies in 42 markets worldwide. The Endeavor WNY affiliate got its start in 2020.
“We are thrilled to leverage the power of Endeavor’s unparalleled global network to help Jon and the Viridi team scale even faster, go bigger and become an inspiration for the next generation of entrepreneurs here in WNY and beyond,” said Alan Rosenhoch, managing director of Endeavor WNY.
