Portfolio of Record
Jon Leinen — Founder, AI Innovator, and Nonprofit Leader behind GOIAST8, Wevise, and Spirited Licks
Founder · AI Innovator · Nonprofit Leader · Ice Cream Lover
Authority without noise.
Thirty years. Three sectors. One operating principle: build things that matter, and build them with intention. As an AI innovator, nonprofit leader, and serial founder, Jon Leinen has closed deals from $20M to $500M, turned around struggling organizations, and navigated the corridors of national security — all while asking the same question: who gets left out if we don't get this right?
As Founder and President of GOIAST8, Jon leads AI-driven satellite imaging solutions for government intelligence agencies — work that demands precision, discretion, and the courage to operate where the stakes are absolute. As Board President & CEO of Wevise, he's building the opposite of gatekeeping: a free, on-demand mentorship platform that connects aspiring tech professionals with practitioners who've already walked the road.
Spirited Licks is a cocktail-infused ice cream project built in partnership with Sharyl — a retired General Mills Food Scientist and Registered Dietitian. She brings the science. Jon brings the bar cart. 50+ recipes in and growing.
Ghost Signal ties it together. A framework for leading with moral courage, building relationships that outlast transactions, and moving with enough quiet authority that you never have to announce yourself twice. Less broadcast. More frequency. Signal over noise.
Ventures.
From national security AI to nonprofit mentorship to craft ice cream — each venture operates on the same principle: build with intent.
GOIAST8
Global Orbital Imaging AI Systems & Technology. A proven development partner to government intelligence agencies supporting advanced satellite imaging. AI-driven imaging for mission-critical operations in national security.
- AI-driven satellite imaging
- National security partnerships
- $20M–$500M federal deals
- Intelligence-grade analytics
Wevise
A nonprofit on a mission to make tech careers attainable through free, on-demand mentorship. Partnered with Ada Developers Academy to expand access to underserved communities. 100% free, bias-free, mentor-initiated.
- Free tech mentorship
- Ada Developers partnership
- Equitable career access
- Global volunteer team
Spirited Licks
Cocktail-infused ice cream recipes built for home machines. Developed by a bartender and a food scientist — a growing library of alcohol ice cream recipes, with a new one dropping every week.
- 50+ recipes & growing
- New drop every week
- Alcohol-safe formulations
- Cocktails-first approach
Ghost Signal
A personal operating system for authority without noise. Dispatches for founders, builders, and leaders who move with intent rather than volume. Less noise, more clarity — one signal at a time.
- Leadership framework
- Authority without noise
- Strategic influence
- Founder OS
Signal.
A timeline of thought — dispatches on leadership, AI, mentorship, and the operating systems that shape how builders move through the world.
- 027Spirited Licks·July 2026
Cava Peach Saffron
A Bellini rebuilt as custard, with roasted peach, pale saffron gold, and a bottle of cava working twice. The post Cava Peach Saffron appeared first on Spirited…
Read → - 026FeaturedGOIAST8·July 2026
Global Orbital Imaging is Live at GOIAST8.com
Global Orbital Imaging — our new venture at the intersection of satellite intelligence and operational AI — is now live.
Read → - 025Spirited Licks·July 2026
Shaking Up Summer: The Rise of Herbal Cocktails
Herbal infusions are redefining summer drinks. Discover the trends and recipes for refreshing herbal cocktails.
- 024Wevise·July 2026
Building Bridges: Scalable Models for Grassroots Organizing
Successful community organizing models that can be replicated nationwide to empower voices and foster change.
- 023GOIAST8·July 2026
Understanding AI's Role in Modern Defense Strategies
As technology evolves, so do the tactics in defense. How AI sits at the front of today's military innovation.
- 022Ghost Signal·July 2026
How AI is Shaping the Future of Strategic Decision-Making
The revolutionary ways AI is transforming strategic choices for businesses in 2026.
- 021Spirited Licks·July 2026
Mojito Mint Chip
Read → - 020Spirited Licks·July 2026
Limoncello Sorbet
Read → - 019Spirited Licks·June 2026
Pisco Sour Sorbet
Read → - 018Spirited Licks·June 2026
Cachaça Passion Fruit
Read → - 017Spirited Licks·June 2026
Lychee Sake
Read → - 016GOIAST8·June 2026
Strategic Alliances in Defense: The Future of Collaborative Ventures
The defense landscape is shifting; collaboration is the new frontier for national security.
- 015Spirited Licks·June 2026
Crafting the Perfect Summer Spritz
Refresh your cocktails with our latest spritz recipes blending tradition and innovation.
- 014Wevise·June 2026
Engaging Communities: Amplifying Civic Voices
How Wevise is harnessing technology to elevate civic engagement and grassroots movements.
- 013Ghost Signal·June 2026
Navigating the AI Conundrum: An Entrepreneur's Dilemma
The implications of AI deployment in startups and the moral responsibilities we bear as builders.
- 012Spirited Licks·June 2026
Paloma Grapefruit
Read → - 011Spirited Licks·June 2026
Bourbon Sour Cherry
Read → - 010FeaturedGhost Signal·May 2026
AI Ethics Under Fire — White Paper
A deep dive into the intersection of risk management, corporate responsibility, and AI leadership.
Read → - 009Spirited Licks·May 2026
Daiquiri Banana Foster
Read → - 008Spirited Licks·May 2026
Midori Honeydew
Read → - 007Ghost Signal·April 2026
The Service & Stewardship Operating System
Service is not something you perform. Stewardship is not a title. They are frequencies — patterns that compound when no one is watching.
Read → - 006Wevise·March 2026
Mentorship as a Multiplier
Access to tech shouldn't require decoding the system. Mentorship should be a multiplier, not a maze.
Read → - 005Ghost Signal·February 2026
Moral Courage in Leadership
The best leaders lead with moral courage. Relationships are the foundation of organizations. Discipline is not punishment — it is structure.
Read → - 004Spirited Licks·January 2026
Margarita Mango
Read → - 003GOIAST8·October 2025
100 Million Jobs. Gone. The Report They Don't Want You to Read.
A new report warns AI and automation could eliminate nearly 100 million U.S. jobs. The question is whether we will transform with it.
Read → - 002GOIAST8·August 2025
AI for National Security Insight
AI is only as effective as the real-world context it operates in. The gap between capability and deployment is where strategy lives.
Read → - 001Ghost Signal·July 2025
Honor Is Chosen, Not Remembered
Most people mistake honor for performance. But honor operates on a different frequency entirely.
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