Hey, I'm Jesse.

As a public speaker, writer and entrepreneur, I’ve co-founded several successful startups, helped raise $2M+ in venture capital, and managed teams of over 50+ people.

What wakes me up in the morning isn’t terribly complicated. I thrive on the energy of ambition.

At 17-years-young, I took my meager savings and signed a lease on my first apartment. For income, I began tutoring at a local community college (conveniently located across the street). And that was the start of the journey behind pursuing of my dreams. I knew I wanted to connect people to interesting ideas, to be independent, and I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world.

Four years after that, I had graduated from a top university on a full scholarship, worked with 1000’s of students, and began two socially responsible businesses (that actually made money).

Three years after that, I had raised venture capital, moved across country, and helped build and manage teams of over 50 people.

It’s been an experience so far, and I know it has still just begun.

Connecting People to What Matters

At the heart of my endeavors is a desire to connect people to what matters: social and economic justice, conscious consumption, and living a happy life.

For me, this translates into a love for meeting new people, community building, and sharing ideas and inspiration – things that move people.

Professionally, it means working to inspire creative thinking, superb service, and ownership and accountability by both employees and business owners.

My Early projects: About Organic Soul and Conscious Box

Organic Soul was one of the fastest growing online publications focused on health and wellness. Originally launched in 2010 by Jameson Morris, I was brought on as a managing partner and Editor in Chief. During my time, I helped raised a small amount in angel investments, managed over a dozen writers, and personally published nearly 800 articles, mostly focused on environmental policy, health and wellness, and ideas in alternative medicine.

Conscious Box, a monthly box of sample sized natural products, grew from our desire to connect people to ethical, sustainable companies. We brought on another partner, Bjorn Borstelmann, and within a year had built a healthy business with thousands of recurring customers. In our second year, we successfully closed a round of venture capital and moved the business to Portland, Oregon, and in 2014 I departed the company to work on new businesses, including a stint as the Editor of SubscriptionSchool.com.

What I’m working on Now

Today, my day to day includes me working on unique natural products at The Brothers Apothecary (which also owns and operates Bee Lucia Wellness Candles and Honey Drops), as well as developing technology for non-profits, with a distinct focus on food, at Full.

Working with Me

I love new projects. If you think you’d like to schedule a Skype call or talk about how I can help you accomplish goals in subscription commerce or business in general, you can reach at me@jesserichardson.com, or visit my Contact page.

A little bit more about me

Currently, I reside in beautiful Portland, OR (though I’m a Bay Area native). In my free time, I practice yoga, play music, enjoy video games, and try to enjoy as much art and tea as possible.

Words about Jesse

 “More people would like their customer-service jobs and customers would be happier if they did what Jesse Richardson does.” – USA Today

“Jesse is the most professional team player I have ever worked with.” – Bjorn Borstelmann, Cap’n at PirateShip.com

“I’ve been lucky to have had a business partner, Jesse, who is insanely customer-centric.” – Jameson Morris