Gateway X
Jesse is an entrepreneur, investor and executive whose passion is helping people learn and grow through the power of entrepreneurship. He currently serves as Founder & CEO of Kahani, a software that transforms e-commerce stores from boring websites into engaging mobile experiences. He also serves as the Founder of Gateway X and Executive Chairman of Ampush and GrowthAssistant.
Prior to GX, Jesse co-founded and was CEO of Ampush. During his tenure, Ampush grew to over 100 Ampushers, managed over $1BN of digital media spend and partnered with brands such as Dollar Shave Club, Uber, Birchbox and Hulu. He also led efforts in two strategic acquisitions, one divestiture and raising $15M from Red Ventures.
Prior to Ampush, Jesse started his career with short stints at both Goldman Sachs and McKinsey. In 2006, Jesse graduated from The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School with a dual concentration in Finance and Entrepreneurship, and a second degree in Political Science.
He lives in St. Louis, MO with his wife Deepika, his son Ricky and his daughter Serena. Outside of work, you can find him traveling, playing tennis, watching Pixar movies and indulging in dark chocolate.
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Gateway X
Gateway X is a holding company that builds, buys and invests in market-leading DTC (direct to consumer) companies. Our purpose is to help people learn, grow and be the best versions of themselves through the journey of entrepreneurship. We value being fast, data-driven, customer centric and adaptable in our approach. We are committed to building one of the most important companies in the DTC revolution. We will be a profitable, long-term organization with an extraordinary culture and several unique winning brands. Founded in 2021, Gateway X is proudly based in St. Louis, MO and will embrace a hybrid office/remote work approach.