Jon Fortt is an American journalist best known for playing Creator and host on the podcast Fortt Knox.
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Best Known For:The podcast Fortt Knox
Breakthrough:Joined CNBC as technology correspondent in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Jon Fortt
- Full Name: Jon Fortt
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The podcast Fortt Knox
- Current Role: Anchor and technology journalist
- Date of Birth: December 12, 1976
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of Birth: Long Island, New York
- Specialization: Journalist and News Anchor / Newscaster
- Beats: Technology and Business / Economy
Jon Fortt Age
Jon Fortt is 49 years old. He was born on December 12, 1976, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Education
He attended DePauw University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA).
- DePauw University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Period: 1998
Career & Work
Jon Fortt's career includes news and reporting roles with CNBC and Fortune.
Organization: CNBC
Role: Anchor and technology journalist
Period: 2010–Present
Organization: CNBC
Role: Co-anchor of Closing Bell: Overtime
Period: 2023–2025
Organization: CNBC
Role: Co-anchor of TechCheck
Period: 2021–2023
Organization: CNBC
Role: Co-anchor of Squawk Alley
Period: 2014–2021
Organization: Fortune
Role: Senior writer
Period: 2007–2010
Details: Reported on technology companies.
Organization: Business 2.0
Role: Senior editor
Period: 2006–2007
Rise to Fame
Jon Fortt rose to prominence for his role for the podcast Fortt Knox.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Fortt Knox, TechCheck, and Squawk Alley.
Television
- TV Show: TechCheck (Co-anchor, 2021-2023)
- TV Show: Squawk Alley (Co-anchor, 2014-2021)
- TV Show: Closing Bell: Overtime (Co-anchor, 2023-2025)
Podcasts
- Podcast: Fortt Knox (Creator and host, 2016-Present) — Technology, leadership and innovation interviews; also a streaming series
Digital Series
- Digital Series: The Black Experience in America: The Course (Creator, 2020)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jon Fortt
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 12, 1976
- Age: 49
- Birthday: December 12
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Long Island, New York
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- Website:https://forttmedia.com/
