Jesse Derris
Founder at Derris & Co.
Profile
Jesse Derris is the founder of Derris & Co., where he served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2013 to 2024.
He is also the founder of Amity Supply, LLC.
Currently, Mr. Derris holds multiple positions, including Director at Baboon Mega Corp., Inc., Operating Partner at Sonoma Brands Capital, Board Member at MomoMilk LLC since 2019, and Advisor at Torch Capital Management LLC.
In 2022, he became a Board Member at Starface World, Inc. Mr. Derris has previously worked as the State Communications Director at John Kerry for President, Inc. from 2003 to 2004.
He also served as an Independent Trustee at Millennium Sustainable Ventures Corp.
and held advisory roles at Warby Parker, Inc., Harry's, Inc., Oscar Health, Inc., Glossier, Inc., and Everlane, Inc. From 2007 to 2012, Mr. Derris was a Senior Vice President & Partner at Sunshine Sachs.
He has also been an Advisor at Hims & Hers Health, Inc. Mr. Derris completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 2002.
Jesse Derris active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Derris & Co.
 Derris & Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Derris & Co. operates as communications agency. It offers brand consultancy through strategy and positioning. The company was founded by Jesse Derris in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 2012-12-31 |
Amity Supply, LLC.
 Amity Supply, LLC. Investment ManagersFinance Amity Supply, LLC (Amity Supply) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Jesse Derris. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 2016-12-31 |
Baboon Mega Corp., Inc.
 Baboon Mega Corp., Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Baboon Mega Corp., Inc. designs and manufactures duffel bags. It offers waterproof, tearproof, and for those planning exotic adventures and machete-proof bags. The company was founded by Andrew Person, Michael Kushner and Trey Sisson in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sonoma Brands Capital
 Sonoma Brands Capital Investment ManagersFinance SONOMA BRANDS CAPITAL (Sonoma Brands ) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Jonathan Sebastiani. The firm is headquartered in Sonoma, California. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Torch Capital Management LLC
 Torch Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Torch Capital Management LLC (Torch Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Jonathan Keidan. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Starface World, Inc.
 Starface World, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Starface World, Inc. discover cruelty free and vegan hydrocolloid pimple patches. The company was founded by Brian Bordainick and is headquartered in Wallingford, CT. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
MomoMilk LLC
 MomoMilk LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables MomoMilk LLC engages in the manufacturing of bakery products. The firm also sells its products online. Its products cakes, pies, cookies, and cake truffles. The company was founded by Christina Tosi in 2008 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Former positions of Jesse Derris
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Sunshine Sachs
 Sunshine Sachs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sunshine Sachs is a public relations consulting firm. The private company is based in New York. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-10-31 |
| John Kerry for President, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-12-31 |
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Training of Jesse Derris
| University of Wisconsin | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| MILLENNIUM INVESTMENT & ACQUISITION COMPANY INC. | Process Industries |
| WARBY PARKER INC. | Retail Trade |
| OSCAR HEALTH, INC. | Health Services |
| HIMS & HERS HEALTH, INC. | Health Services |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Harry's, Inc.
 Harry's, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Harry's, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets men's shaving products. Its products include starter sets; refills such as blades and shaving cream; and shave supplies including winter kit, shave cream, foaming shave gel, after shave moisturizer, and shave handles. The company was founded by Andy Katz-Mayfield and Jeffrey J. Raider in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Glossier, Inc.
 Glossier, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Glossier, Inc. provides online beauty products. It delivers newsletters and information in various categories, such as product recommendations, tutorials, makeup looks, culture, visual inspiration, shopping, video, and conversational first-person interviews with fashion's top ladies. The firm's platform also provides information related to backstage, fragrance, hair, health, lips, makeup, models, nails, and skincare. The company was founded by Emily Weiss, Michael Harper, and Nick Axelrod in September 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Derris & Co.
Derris & Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Derris & Co. operates as communications agency. It offers brand consultancy through strategy and positioning. The company was founded by Jesse Derris in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| John Kerry for President, Inc. | |
Sunshine Sachs
Sunshine Sachs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sunshine Sachs is a public relations consulting firm. The private company is based in New York. | Commercial Services |
Sonoma Brands Capital
Sonoma Brands Capital Investment ManagersFinance SONOMA BRANDS CAPITAL (Sonoma Brands ) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Jonathan Sebastiani. The firm is headquartered in Sonoma, California. | Finance |
MomoMilk LLC
MomoMilk LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables MomoMilk LLC engages in the manufacturing of bakery products. The firm also sells its products online. Its products cakes, pies, cookies, and cake truffles. The company was founded by Christina Tosi in 2008 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Amity Supply, LLC.
Amity Supply, LLC. Investment ManagersFinance Amity Supply, LLC (Amity Supply) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Jesse Derris. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Torch Capital Management LLC
Torch Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Torch Capital Management LLC (Torch Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Jonathan Keidan. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Baboon Mega Corp., Inc.
Baboon Mega Corp., Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Baboon Mega Corp., Inc. designs and manufactures duffel bags. It offers waterproof, tearproof, and for those planning exotic adventures and machete-proof bags. The company was founded by Andrew Person, Michael Kushner and Trey Sisson in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Durables |
Starface World, Inc.
Starface World, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Starface World, Inc. discover cruelty free and vegan hydrocolloid pimple patches. The company was founded by Brian Bordainick and is headquartered in Wallingford, CT. | Retail Trade |
Everlane, Inc.
 Everlane, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Everlane, Inc. operates as an online retailer of clothing and accessories for men and women. Its products include shirts, tees, sweaters, dresses, pants & shorts, swim & sport, outerwear, bags, backpacks & weekenders, shoes and gift cards. The company was founded by Michael Preysman and Jesse Farmer in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Retail Trade |
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