John Kadiman — Founder

Born in Indonesia and shaped by time across the U.S. and UK, I focus on building thoughtful businesses and communities with long-term orientation and global perspective. Professionally, I spent 1.5 years working on the buy side in M&A, supporting transactions across wealth and financial services with over $2B in AUM evaluated and executed. That experience sharpened how I think about capital allocation, incentives, operator alignment, and sustainable growth—lessons I continue to apply across ventures today. Alongside finance, sport has been a constant throughline in my life. I’ve always viewed football not just as competition, but as cultural infrastructure—one of the few forces capable of creating identity, belonging, and shared experience across borders. I’m currently building Viva Praesentia (Latin for “live in the present”), a platform exploring how football, culture, and community can foster real-world connection in an increasingly digital environment. One initiative under this vision is a global 7v7 football experience in the U.S., designed with intention around culture, presence, and community—not just results.

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Location: Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Experience: 1 yr 9 mos