Jason Johnson

Serial entrepreneur and IoT / consumer‑hardware leader: Jason has repeatedly founded and led product‑centric companies that bridge hardware, software, and design (notably August Home, which pioneered the smart‑lock category and raised substantial venture capital). He is now leading Doma to address the fragmentation of smart‑home products by building an infrastructure‑first, integrated home platform. august+3

Community builder and early‑stage operator: As a co‑founder and managing partner of Founders Den, Jason has been active in mentoring founders, creating a curated incubator environment, and connecting entrepreneurs to capital and talent. wikipedia+1

Experienced operator with corporate and standards experience: Before his startup runs, Jason spent senior years in business development and licensing (Dolby / Via Licensing) and has applied that operator discipline to product, partner, and licensing strategies—skills he used when building distribution and strategic partnerships at August. wikipedia+1

Public service and regional leadership: Jason has taken on public‑facing roles, including an appointment to California's Little Hoover Commission in 2023, demonstrating a commitment to applying private‑sector innovation experience to public policy and oversight work. ca+1