Jacob Wollner

Consultant

Jacob Wollner is the co-owner and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) of Flipside Hats, a hat company based in Portland, Oregon.1 Here are some key details about Jacob Wollner and his role:

Background and Role

Jacob Wollner joined Flipside Hats as a co-owner in 2010, partnering with his wife Kori Giudici who had started the business.1
He handles various operational aspects of the business, including human resources, sales, and IT.1

Company Overview

Flipside Hats is a hat company that produces:

Ball caps
Beanies
Bucket hats
"Hats for healing" - soft-stretch knit hats designed for people experiencing medical hair loss1

The company has a focus on sustainability, using recycled materials like post-consumer cotton in their products.1

Notable Achievements

Expanded the business from a small operation to having products carried by major retailers like REI.1
Pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to produce masks, manufacturing hundreds of thousands of units.1
Overcame significant challenges, including having to temporarily close and lay off staff early in the pandemic before rebounding.1

Personal

Jacob is married to Kori Giudici, the founder of Flipside Hats.1
They have a son named Moses who has helped out in the family business.1
In 2020, Jacob underwent open-heart surgery for an aortic aneurysm.1

While not explicitly stated, it appears Jacob uses the title CVO (Chief Visionary Officer) at Hats for Healing, which is likely related to or an initiative of Flipside Hats given their focus on "hats for healing" products.