Johnny Fries is a 📝Los Angeles, CA based 🏷️#entrepreneur and technologist who co-founded System1, an internet company in 📝Venice, CA, in 2013. He served as System1's CTO and played a crucial role in its development until April 2023. With a strong background in software engineering, Fries previously worked at 📝Google for almost six years before founding other ventures such as UpJump Media and 3hands.la. His educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from 📝Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

During his tenure at System1, Fries led the technology strategy and product development, contributing to the company's growth beyond 170 employees and its recognition in internet technologies and advertising infrastructure. After leaving System1, he co-founded UpJump Media in May 2023, furthering his endeavors in software, data, and digital advertising. Fries remains active in the startup ecosystem, recognized for his engineering expertise and vision in tech-oriented entrepreneurship.