Jesse Kramer

Jesse Kramer is a Partner and Vice President at AWE, a company specializing in precision engineering for enthusiast vehicles. Based in Merion, Pennsylvania, Jesse has been with AWE since 2010.1

Professional Experience

At AWE, Jesse is involved in brand building, marketing, and as he humorously puts it, "making awesome things more awesome." The company is known for its high-performance automotive products, including exhausts, intakes, and intercoolers.1

Before his role at AWE, Jesse's career included:

• Co-founder of Venturef0rth (2012-2014), a coworking space acquired by MIW Associates in 2014.1
• Chairman of the Small Business Board at The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (2009-2012).1
• Partner and Vice President of Business Development at Finch Brands (2003-2010).1
• Co-founder and President of fabGORGON (1996-2003), a brand boutique acquired by Kanter International in 2003.1

Education and Achievements

Jesse graduated from Penn State University with a BA in Advertising (1991-1995).1 His career has been marked by several accolades:

• Named in Philadelphia Style's "Ones to Watch" in 1999.1
• Recognized in the "Philadelphia 100" by the Wharton Small Business Development Center in 2002.1
• Awarded "Innovative Business of the Year" by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce in 2002.1
• Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal's "40 under 40" in 2004.1

Personal Note

In his LinkedIn profile, Jesse describes himself as "a 13-year-old stuck in a significantly older body," hinting at his youthful enthusiasm and approach to his work.1