Jared Byer is an accomplished executive with experience in technology startups and consumer product goods spanning 16 years. Jared's expertise encompasses business development, partnerships, marketing, employee experience, customer experience, and sales. With over 6 years of work in technology startups, he is knowledgeable in scaling marketplaces and e-commerce. He has worked for luxury fashion brands like John Varvatos Enterprises and Neema Clothing Ltd. In addition to his background in retail, Jared has also been active in Customer Experience and Employee Wellness at Patagonia. Jared understands the importance of a great employee experience and served on culture committees to foster an engaging office environment. Internationally, he has visited over 65 countries and is a yoga teacher. Jared's strengths include Communication, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Empathy, High EQ, and PQ. Jared's mission is to connect with people in a meaningful way, continuously learn, and help grow projects that will ultimately make a lasting impact on communities.