Medwell

TEDxSantaMonica - Jake Medwell and Jonathan Shriftman - Redefining Globalization and Having Fun

Jake Medwell and Jonathan Shriftman are serial entrepreneurs and founders of Panjia Co., a company that helps early stage technology companies in foreign markets accelerate growth into the United States,China, and Middle East. Prior to Panjia, Jake and Jonathan founded Solé Bicycle Co. and grew it to one of the industry leaders in the fixed gear bicycle market. They have received a variety of accolades, including being named as Inc Magazine's Coolest College Start Up of 2011 and an All Star Student Entrepreneur in the Forbes August, 2011 cover story. They have been recognized as Young Global Leaders at gatherings such as the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, The World Foresight Forum in The Netherlands, and the Innovation Summit in Moscow, Russia.

In 2008, Jake and Jonathan helped found The Kairos Society, an international organization of young entrepreneurs working to create billion-dollar solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Over the past three years, they helped grow the Kairos Society into one of the world's most influential networks of collegiate entrepreneurs and CEOs. Jonathan graduated from USC in 2010, and Jake in 2011.

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