John "Coz" Colgrove is a technology entrepreneur and engineer best known as the co-founder of Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), where he also serves as Chief Visionary Officer. He has been a driving force behind the company's modern data experience approach, emphasizing simplicity, sustainability, and evergreen storage architecture.
In 2024, Colgrove launched Everpure, a data-management and storage brand that extends Pure Storage's capabilities into new verticals, including iGaming. Everpure has exhibited at industry events such as iGB L!VE London 2027, marking its entry into the B2B gaming technology sector.
Colgrove also joined the board of directors of Cerabyte in 2024, following a strategic investment by Pure Storage. He is widely quoted on topics ranging from all-flash storage and AI to the future of data infrastructure, with commentary appearing in outlets such as ITPro, The Stack, and PRNewswire.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Everpure | Founder & Chief Visionary Officer | – present |