"If you are reading this, it means that I'm no longer around and lost my fight with cancer, This note is just a massive thank you to all of you. Thank you for the fun, for sharing the struggle, for helping me learn along the way, and being a group of quality people that enriched my life. I wish you all the very best in the years to come!"
"John led OpenX with a steady hand and an uncommon decency, and to know him was to know that he was one of the good guys. The outpouring of love for the man following his passing is a testament to that. In an industry riddled with egos and hidden agendas, John was someone who wanted to see others thrive. He made himself accessible at the trickiest moments and never treated people as stepping stones."
John Gentry, CEO of OpenX and ad-tech pioneer, died after a battle with cancer and posted a self-penned LinkedIn note thanking colleagues. OpenX issued a statement expressing sympathy and committing to carry forward his leadership values. Gentry held roles at OpenX since 2012 and earlier worked at startups including Spot Runner and Green Dot, as well as at Disney and Overture. He led with steady hands, uncommon decency, accessibility, and a belief that businesses grow when people feel trusted and respected. He prioritized building a culture that supported others rather than treating them as stepping stones.
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