John Rood
John Rood is an entrepreneur who loves building companies.
Currently, he is working on Proceptual, a platform focused on compliance with emerging regulations in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
John is the co-founder and CEO of Next Step Test Preparation, which grew from a bootstrapped two-person tutoring operation into a national leader in high-stakes exam preparation in the health sciences. In 2018, the company was acquired by private equity.
He recruits great teams and sets them up for success through strategic clarity, operational excellence, and a focus on results.
Jan. 25, 2026
Governance That Accelerates Innovation
Governance That Accelerates Innovation
John Rood