About
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John has created and delivered some of the most groundbreaking audio products worldwide. Whether it's content creation tools, wireless technology, top-tier performance microphones for major stages, user-friendly app experiences, or navigating complex roadmaps and aging portfolios, John is crafting audio experiences and products that feel instinctively natural.
Specializing in business audio consulting for manufacturers, John also works actively as an engineer across various segments, making him a versatile source of industry knowledge as both a creator and customer.
Let's create something the world has never experienced.
Who is John Born?
With more than 25 years of experience in professional audio, John Born established Coakley Sound to develop innovative solutions that address complex challenges. With a profound understanding of various audio sectors—from broadway to broadcast, and touring sound to content creation—Coakley Sound offers an unparalleled depth of industry knowledge. Coakley Sound values customer relationships, and keeping the user at the center of the design process, ensuring product definitions surpass expectations.
Experience & Education
2024-2025
Bose Professional
Product Director | Ecosystems & Technology
Reset and defined an entirely new 5 year roadmap and technical ecosystem targeted for mid-tier installation customers in hospitality, retail, restaurant segments.
Coakley Sound
Audio Professional | Production Manager
Content Producer | Consulting & Design
Audio professional for live events, festivals, corporate, venues. Consultant for audio manufacturers with a keen eye for cultivating client relationships. Audio Manager and Content Producer.
North Park University
Elmhurst University
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BA | Music Business & Audio Production
2005-2024
Shure Inc.
Innovation Director | Product Director
Created entirely new portfolios, products and applied innovative solutions to untapped segments. Managed licensing and 3rd party relationships and in depth research and testing.
MBA | Marketing
