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Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Eric Leach — Sat, 31 May 2008 15:41:47 -0000

Aaron Brazell - Yes i do work for Jesse as a intern. This is my first experience in the design field.

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Leslie Bradshaw — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:40:08 -0000

Huge thanks to Steve and Aaron for the opportunity to share the JESS3 story. And many thanks to all in the community giving this write-up love! We could not do it without you.

Quick note @Chris Parandian: You are absolutely one of the top JESS3 clients, and we love Tin Can! Mea culpa for not having you on that list. You will for sure get love on the new JESS3.com website that is being designed now... re-launching in the coming months, stay tuned!!

Full disclosure, I am an employee and knew from the minute I met Jesse that I had finally met my match ;-) Speaking of disclosure... @Aaron -- Yes, Eric Leach is our kick@ss intern.

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Paul Worsham — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:14:24 -0000

Nice to learn more about JESS3 & the people involved - they have been supportive of many events here, including one coming up in the fall that is in the early stages of planning.

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Christine Thomas — Fri, 30 May 2008 21:01:34 -0000

Great interview and all true. I am Jesse's mother and have watched him grow. He was always an entrepreneur and always thinking of different ways of making money. By the end of high school he knew that using the Internet was the way to go and his vision for the future began then, and is gradually being realised.

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Chris Parandian — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:21:56 -0000

I can't believe Jesse forgot Tin Can Communications(tm) ; )

They are great and we are a client..

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Michael Carbajal — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:51:47 -0000

Excellent interview - Jesse has real insight into the times and recognizes we are at the crossroads of something akin to the great turning points of the past. It's an exciting time to be in this business I never cease to wonder what's around the corner next.

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Aaron Brazell — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:45:12 -0000

And in disclosure, Eric, you work with Jesse - right? ;)

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Eric Leach — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:38:12 -0000

I spent a week in Colorado taking a class from Joshua Davis and i met up with the Jesse Thomas. In meeting Jesse i knew from the start that he was extremely bright, smart and creative. Through out the week we would talk during lunch or dinner and Jesse blew me away with all of his ideas, experiences and creative edge. Jesse is a motivated individual that has inspired me as a designer to work harder and think differently.

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Peter Corbett — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:33:06 -0000

Great insight and great interview.

I know the Jess3 team well and have collaborated with them in the past - their focus on innovation and creativity first is truly what sets them apart...which is necessary since design and especially web design is teetering towards commoditization. Great ideas and creative thinking will never be commodities.

Peter

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Jay Moore — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:06:43 -0000

Great Interview :)

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Andre Blackman — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:56:34 -0000

This is great stuff! I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Jesse both at Ogilvy and currently with JESS3 - while working with the company, I've definitely felt the motivation vibe, both from him and Leslie. They are some hardworking people! I've also been inspired to explore my own creative avenues and learn the importance of design and innovation - big things ahead.

Re: Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jesse Thomas of JESS3

Eric G — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:41:09 -0000

Excellent, comprehensive examination of a great home-grown startup.