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Jared Mattsson
COO and Co-Founder at Linq
Jared Mattsson is a co-founder and Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Linq, a company that provides a digital platform for exchanging contact information.12 Here's an overview of his background and career:
Education
Jared attended Lee University from 2010 to 2015, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Marketing.1
Professional Experience
Early Career:: Jared's professional journey began with internships and entry-level positions, including:
- Intern at Volkswagen of America, Inc. in 2014
- Sales Representative at UniFirst Corporation in 2015
- Customs Broker at Expeditors
Management Experience:: From 2016 to 2018, Jared served as the Operations Manager at The Estates Senior Living.1
Shipt:: Before co-founding Linq, Jared worked at Shipt, holding positions such as:
- Partner Success Coordinator
- Business Development Coordinator1
Linq:: In 2019, Jared co-founded Linq along with Elliott Potter and Patrick Sullivan.2 At Linq, he serves as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Co-founder.13
Linq's Growth
Linq has experienced rapid growth since its inception:
- The company has received approximately $2.5 million in seed capital
- They have expanded to selling products worldwide online
- Linq moved into a 6,000-square-foot headquarters in downtown Birmingham
- The team grew to 13 full-time employees as of 2021, with plans for continued expansion2
Jared and his co-founders developed Linq as a solution to the problem of exchanging contact information more efficiently than traditional business cards. The platform allows users to store their contact and website information in digital form, which can be shared through a quick phone tap or QR code scan.2