More about John Eckman

John has been the CEO of 10up since 2014. He brings 20+ years experience to the role, having served previously as Managing Director at ISITE Design, Senior Director at Optaros, Director of Application Development at PixelMEDIA, and Director / Principal Consultant at Molecular.

He has worked with a wide range of clients: from early-stage startups and the Fortune 50 to higher ed and non-profits. As one of the co-founders of WordCamp Boston, John has been focused on open source since 2006, and is a well-known speaker at WordCamp, DrupalCamp, and numerous content management and digital strategy conferences.

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yash shah - Chairman, ES Group of Companies
yash shah
Chairman, ES Group of Companies
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Shalin (Shawn) Parikh - Founder, MyCPE One
Shalin (Shawn) Parikh
Founder, MyCPE One
"eChai isn’t just a startup community … it’s a mindset . eChai has been one of the most impactful communities in my entrepreneurial journey. It’s been a turning point . In a world where building something can often feel isolating, eChai gave me a sense of belonging. I’ve found mentors, collaborators, and friends here — people who genuinely want to see you succeed. It’s a space where ideas are challenged, actions are celebrated, and founders grow not just in scale, but in clarity and confidence. From late-night ideas to early-morning pitches, this community has quietly but powerfully shaped the way I build, think, and dream. I’ll always be grateful for the way eChai creates spaces where founders don’t just grow businesses — they grow together."
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Koumal Kalantry
Founder, Bignano Ventures

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