Jeff Cripe

Jeff Cripe is the Founder and CEO of Ara Labs Inc., formerly known as Cargo, where they lead efforts in providing goods and services for the rideshare economy and have successfully raised over $30 million in venture capital. With a background in entertainment as a development intern at Industry Entertainment and Temple Hill Entertainment, they also held a managerial role at Christie's, developing their online auction program. Currently, Jeff serves as an investor and advisor in several ventures, including Open, Oooh, and Tortoise, demonstrating a strong commitment to strategic growth and innovation across various industries. Jeff holds a B.A. in Humanities from Yale University.