Jon Gosier has built a remarkable career as a serial entrepreneur, investor, and innovator. As the founder of Southbox Capital (d/b/a Gosier Holdings), he oversees a diverse $200M+ portfolio spanning technology, real estate, venture capital, and credit facilities.
Gosier’s entrepreneurial journey reached a significant milestone in 2024 when Experian acquired his company Audigent for more than $300 million. Prior to the acquisition, Audigent had been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing technology companies by INC5000, Financial Times, and Deloitte.
His current venture, FilmHedge, is transforming entertainment finance by building the industry’s first comprehensive financial data and credit system. Since 2020, FilmHedge and its partners have returned over $211 million across more than 40 feature films and scripted series, revolutionizing how financial institutions evaluate and invest in bluechip media productions.
Before entering the world of finance and technology, Gosier’s work focused on social impact in East Africa. While based in Uganda, he co-founded AfriLabs, a network of technology innovation hubs now spanning over 90 cities, and Appfrica, a consultancy that served tech giants including Google, Facebook, and Twitter. His contributions to crisis response and counterintelligence in the region earned recognition from the White House in 2010, 2012, and 2013. He recounted this period of his life in his 2023 memoir Code Switch (Harper Collins/Misfit Press).
A thought leader in ethical innovation, Gosier’s 2014 TEDTalk has inspired millions of viewers worldwide. His influence was further recognized when TIME Magazine named him one of ‘the new faces of Black Leadership’ in 2015. As an executive producer, he has helped bring more than 15 feature films to audiences through major streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu.
An alumnus of the Savannah College of Art and Design and the THNK School of Creative Leadership and Innovation, Gosier frequently shares his expertise as a guest lecturer at prestigious institutions including Yale, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Wharton.
His journey exemplifies the power of combining technological and financial innovation, while consistently identifying and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities.
