Jesse Evans

Jesse Evans has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 2011, Jesse co-founded Happy Hounds Pet Services, which started as a small venture and grew into a successful business offering dog walking, house sitting, and dog washing services. In 2017, Jesse co-founded Vesper Media Group, providing web design, social media management, and consulting services to local businesses and W&L alumni. During this time, Jesse also co-founded Colonnade Oaks, a startup selling White Oak saplings. At Washington and Lee University, Jesse served as the Office of Sustainability Project Manager, overseeing sustainability initiatives. In 2018, Jesse interned in the National Video Department at Zenith, where responsibilities included researching television shows, database management, and creating presentations. Jesse served as the Vice President and Head of Sales at Vesper Media Group, helping businesses gain insights into the student market through primary research and market analysis. Jesse also worked as a Trip Leader at Apogee Adventures, leading hiking trips for teens and young adults and gaining experience in problem-solving and stress mitigation. Jesse most recently co-founded Maverick BioMetals, serving as the Co-Founder and COO. Additionally, Jesse was part of the Batch S22 program at Y Combinator in 2022.

Jesse Evans obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University from 2016 to 2020. In 2019, Jesse also attended Universitat Pompeu Fabra, although the degree name and field of study for this period are not specified.

In terms of additional certifications, Jesse obtained the NAUI Advanced SCUBA Diver certification from NAUI Worldwide in October 2016. In March 2015, Jesse achieved the Eagle Scout certification from the Boy Scouts of America. Additionally, Jesse obtained CPR & AED certification from First Coast CPR in June 2019. While it is mentioned that Jesse obtained the Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid certification, specific details regarding the month and year are not provided.