Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) announced that Jon McNeill, ex-President of Tesla, former COO of Lyft, CEO and co-founder of DVx Ventures, and author of the new book The Algorithm, will headline the next AI After Hours meetup series on Monday, June 22 from 5:30 to 7 PM at OnLogic in South Burlington, Vermont.
McNeill is one of the most accomplished operators in the technology industry. As President of Tesla, he oversaw a 10x increase in revenue (from $2 billion to $20 billion) in just 30 months. As COO of Lyft, he more than doubled revenues and helped lead the company through its IPO. Today, McNeill serves as CEO and co-founder of DVx Ventures, a venture studio that has launched 12 companies attacking large markets, including the highest-returning publicly traded AI infrastructure ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund). He also serves on the boards of General Motors, Lululemon, and Asurion.
McNeill's newest book, The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula That Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors, and SpaceX, distills the operating system behind some of the world's most transformative companies and offers a practical roadmap for builders ready to apply it.
"Having someone of Jon's caliber engage with our community is exactly the kind of connection that helps Vermont founders think and build bigger. SpaceX, Tesla, Lyft, Lululemon and GM would be very different companies today without him," said David Bradbury, VCET President.
AI After Hours is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, innovators, and curious minds across Vermont and the region— whether AI-native or simply AI-curious — to connect with peers, engage with investors, and access the resources needed to start, scale, and sustain their ventures.
The June 22nd event will bring together founders, investors, engineers, and innovators for an evening of conversation, community, and actionable insights from one of the most experienced technology executives in the country.
Register for this free event here: https://luma.com/bnk3rh6a. Space is limited and advanced registration is required for entry.
Event Details
● What: VCET AI After Hours featuring Jon McNeill
● When: Monday, June 22, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM
● Where: Onlogic, 435 Community Drive, So. Burlington, VT
● Who Should Attend: Entrepreneurs, AI builders, investors, and innovators
For registration and more information, visit https://luma.com/bnk3rh6a
About VCET
Accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, the non-profit Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) provides no-cost, expert business mentoring, venture capital and a platform of startup resources, innovation programs, Jobs In Vermont board, and a coworking workspace. In 2025, VCET was named an Inc. Power Partner and produces the Start Here podcast.
BURLINGTON, VT — June 12, 2026 — Learn more at www.VCET.co
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