John Haji

Student at Grand Valley State University

John Haji is a serial entrepreneur and subscription industry expert who co-founded The Gentleman's Box, a premier subscription service for men's care and fashion accessories.1 2

Career Highlights

The Gentleman's Box: John Haji served as the Co-Founder and President of The Gentleman's Box, which he started in 2014 with his partners.1 2 The company focused on delivering curated men's apparel and care products on a monthly basis, aiming to help customers build confidence and stay up-to-date with the latest trends.1 Under Haji's leadership, The Gentleman's Box:

Shipped over 400,000 orders
Generated close to $3.5 million in annual revenue
Was acquired in 2020 by Jeff Zieders, CEO of the Cigar Club1 3 4

SubSummit and SUBTA: After exiting The Gentleman's Box, Haji co-founded SubSummit, which has become the largest conference in the subscription industry.1 He also co-founded the Subscription Trade Association (SUBTA) with Chris George and Paul Chambers in 2017.3

Recognition and Background

Named one of Crain's Detroit "40 Under 40" award recipients in 20191 4
Holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science, which he applied to his entrepreneurial ventures in e-commerce1 4
Transitioned from the automotive industry, where he worked for over 9 years, to the subscription box business2

John Haji's experience spans various aspects of running a subscription-based e-commerce business, including supply chain management, logistics, curation, digital marketing, finance, and team management.1 His LinkedIn username is john-haji-9361991b.