Transformational Executive Management & Operational Team
For over three decades, our leadership has been the driving force behind transformative growth for companies of all sizes and across diverse industries.
With a wealth of experience and a proven track record, we have guided organizations through challenges, uncovering opportunities, by providing expert leadership, strategic direction, and innovative business development solutions.
About Oceans Global Ventures
In 2008, a group of technology consultants founded a boutique firm focused on providing cutting-edge IT solutions to businesses across various sectors. Leveraging their expertise in emerging technologies and data analytics, the team quickly gained a reputation for delivering innovative and impactful results for their clients. As they expanded their services, they identified opportunities in healthcare analytics and sports performance, leading them to launch several successful startups in these fields.
Building on their successes in technology consulting and entrepreneurship, the founders recognized the need for a more comprehensive approach to business transformation. They began recruiting top talent from diverse industries and disciplines, including strategy, operations, finance, and human resources. By 2022, they had assembled a formidable management group with extensive experience across multiple sectors and launched a new brand now known as Oceans Global Ventures. This multidisciplinary team combined their collective expertise to offer clients a holistic approach to business transformation, encompassing technology implementation, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.
Oceans Global Ventures has evolved into a distinguished business “club” for elite professionals, fostering collaboration on select projects and contributing to the collective wealth-building strategy within the group. This unique model allows experienced executives, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals to unite their diverse expertise, creating a powerful network that can tackle complex business challenges. By leveraging the combined knowledge and resources of its members, Oceans Global Ventures aims to propel companies toward success while generating wealth for all club members. This approach not only benefits the clients they serve but also creates opportunities for the professionals within the network to engage in high-impact ventures and share in the resulting value creation.
Founders – Leadership
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Serial Entrepreneur & Business Strategist with 25+ years of driving growth, scaling startups, and leading transformative innovation.
Co-Founder & CEO
John F. Robinson
John has been pioneering the entrepreneurial landscape since childhood, driven by a passion for innovation and business excellence. From managing retail operations as a teenager to leading digital transformations across industries, his career has been defined by a relentless focus on growth and value creation.
After his collegiate studies, John worked at Bell Atlantic Mobile, gaming tech startup I-Won.com, and software startup Research Institute of America, before spending six years at Mars & Co, a premier management consulting firm. There, he specialized in digitizing and automating processes under the guidance of a telecommunications and technology expert.
John’s entrepreneurial expertise expanded after studies at the University of Connecticut’s School of Business. He co-created multiple healthcare analytics firms, launched a mall-based sports technology franchise, and established one of Westchester County’s fastest-growing youth sports clubs. John was at the forefront of pioneering initiatives in healthcare analytics, among the first to introduce online cost comparative effectiveness models to hospitals and IDNs, and instrumental in developing technology platforms that advanced programs optimizing surgical robotic divisions, shaping the future of data-driven decision-making in healthcare. He also orchestrated a club merger, creating the largest youth baseball program in the region. His diverse ventures also include founding the first-ever graduate-exclusive business incubator at Pace University, competing as a finalist in the CT State Business Plan Competition at Yale, and crafting innovative startup concepts in sectors ranging from social networks to wine & spirits business intelligence platforms.
In 2022, John founded Oceans Global Ventures, a private equity management group focused on delivering powerful strategies and leadership to clients. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of the Board and Interim CFO of Kinima Technologies (a project incubated within the Oceans Global Venture Studio), where he also assists efforts in sales, client relations, and business development.
John’s superpower is leadership—he instills confidence, inspires action, and gives people the belief that they have a real chance to win when he’s on their team. A serial entrepreneur with expertise in technology, finance, and marketing, he combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to create opportunities and empower fellow founders.
Business Explorer & Chief of Staff at Oceans Global, drives innovation, strategy, and business growth with a visionary edge.
Co-Founder & Chief of Staff
Douglas Fidellow
Douglas is a dynamic executive driven by a passion for business and personal transformation, with a diverse background spanning professional services, strategic growth, and cutting-edge technology. With decades of direct sales experience across retail, tech, security, and sports, he has built strong industry relationships and fostered deep community engagement.
An innovator and Sports Performance Data Analyst, Douglas has been instrumental in developing “Kinima,” a biomechanical assessment tool revolutionizing sports performance, rehabilitation, and health & wellness. His expertise in capital introductions, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence empowers businesses to scale and thrive.
Holding a B.S. in Communications from Northeastern University, he began his career in Silicon Valley, where he was immersed in the fast-paced world of technology and innovation before returning to Boston to pioneer advancements in sports technology.
In 2022, Douglas co-founded Oceans Global Ventures and now serves as its Chief of Staff. He is also the Vice Chairman of Kinima Technologies Inc., where he spearheads product innovation and user engagement, driving Kinima toward global leadership in sports and wellness data insights.
Douglas’s superpower? He’s an explorer—constantly pushing boundaries to uncover new opportunities and unlock potential. As a motivational coach, his leadership helps his partners and clients navigate the ups and downs of business and personal challenges, keeping them focused, resilient, and ready to win.
Strategic Powerhouse & Operations General, driving business success with precision management & execution, leading transformational growth.
Co-Founder & President
Adam Recla
Adam is a seasoned business executive with 25 years of success in creating market-dominating solutions and driving operational performance for Fortune 50 companies and emerging startups. As an innovator, he designs powerful products and establishes lean operations that significantly boost revenue, market share, and customer value. A servant leader at heart, Adam is adept at building winning teams that propel business growth, having repeatedly scaled businesses from $3M to over $50M and successfully taken startups from $0 to $3M. Notably, he played a key role in revamping Cigna’s product lines to generate new revenue streams and contributed to the development of multiple Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines.
A Cornell Alum, Adam has broad experience in strategy, product development, operations, venture analysis, and program management, with strong business acumen and market intelligence. He excels in defining essential performance KPIs and consistently owns and delivers transformational projects. As a leader, he fosters exceptional team building, client management, and executive communication skills, cultivating a collaborative and high-performing culture inspired by his experience with world-championship teams.
In 2022, Adam joined Oceans Global Ventures as the President and was elected President and CEO of Kinima Technologies Inc., where he is responsible for driving the company’s daily activities to success.
Adam’s superpower is being a General—a decisive leader who commands action, keeps teams aligned, and ensures everyone is moving in the same direction with precision and purpose. His ability to provide clarity, drive momentum, and execute with discipline makes him an invaluable force in scaling businesses and delivering transformational success.
Partners & Advisors
Our world-class board of advisors and diverse partners boasts an unparalleled international reach and comprises exceptional business development and investor relationship executives.
With a wealth of experience spanning many industries and global markets, they provide invaluable strategic insights, foster strong client relationships, and drive successful investor engagements. Their collective expertise, coupled with a deep understanding of the evolving business landscape, positions them as trusted advisors capable of guiding organizations to new heights of success.
