Cross-Border Entrepreneur
Global Connector
Subnational Diplomat
Jonathan
“JQ”
Quarles
Cross-Border Entrepreneur
Global Connector
Subnational Diplomat
About JQ
Awards & Acknowledgements
International Power Broker
From a young age, JQ has had an unmatched ability to build bridges between people and ideas. Today, he has earned a place as one of the most well-known connectors.
JQ with Edward Mermelstein, NYC’s Commissionner for International Affairs
JQ with Edward Mermelstein, NYC’s Commissionner for International Affairs
Businessman
As a serial entrepreneur, JQ started his first business at the age of 8. Thirty years later, Jonathan has created and developed more than 10 companies, the majority of which have been catalysts for social impact.
JQ with Nathan L. King, founder of innovative electric charging company, itselectric
JQ with Nathan L. King, founder of innovative electric charging company, itselectric
Social Impact Agent
As a proud native of Flint, Michigan, JQ credits the city for giving him grit, love for his community, and a passion for creating change. JQ considers eradicating poverty through entrepreneurship and equity-building his life mission.
Cover of 2023 edition of Real Leaders magazine, announcing Quartz Water Source as one of 300 top impact companies
Cover of 2023 edition of Real Leaders magazine, announcing Quartz Water Source as one of 300 top impact companies
Press
Global Ties Dinner 2021October 2021 |
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The Exchange Effect: Inspiring Ideas, Connections, and Social ChangeSeptember 27, 2021 |
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Hennessy Announces Selection of 20 Black Entrepreneurs for its $1M ‘Never Stop, Never Settle’ ProgramSeptember 2021 |
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Jonathan Quarles Joins HP Global Advisors as International Business AdvisorSeptember 8, 2021 |
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Action & Ambition Hosted by Andrew Medal & Phillip LanosMarch 15, 2021 |
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For(bes) The Culture Entrepreneur SpotlightMarch 11, 2021 |
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Making Connections, Making a Difference – From Flint to IsraelJanuary 29, 2021 |
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Jonthan Quarles, a Renaissance ManJanuary 29, 2021 |
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Limpert Tech “SullyCast” on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 1/9/21 Jonathan Quarles and His New BookJanuary 11, 2021 |
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Amazon Pick of the Week: Making Dollars While Making Change: The Playbook for Game ChangersJanuary 10, 2021 |
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Flint Author Discusses His New Book, “Making Dollars While Making Change”January 7, 2021 |
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“Everything That I Do in Life, It’s a Representation of Flint”January 6, 2021 |
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Flint Business Owner Authors New Book to Show How Entrepreneurship Can Create Social ChangeDecember 22, 2020 |
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New Book Focuses on Using Entrepreneurship as a Platform for Social ImpactDecember 10, 2020 |
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MEDC Success Stories: Quartz Water SourceNovember 12, 2020 |
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Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers from Flint Launch Company that Uses Tech To Provide Clean Water SolutionsSeptember 24, 2020 |
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Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40September 7, 2020 |
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Startups: Black-Owned Quartz Water Source Uses Innovative Tech to Solve Flint Water CrisisAugust 7, 2020 |
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“Making Dollars While Making Change”
Half memoir, half playbook on how to use business for good
Companies and individuals alike have made terms like "impact" and "double bottom line" slogans too often void of transformative action. Making Dollars While Making Change is not a book; it's a blueprint to support making impact part of your DNA.
Jeff Johnson
Award-Winning Journalist, CEO, Men Thrive
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