Jeff Wright

I have never been a fan of thinking inside the box or following the herd.

I have been leading digital design, product, and marketing for startups, agencies, and large companies for over 25 years.

AOL

My career started in the early 1990's as the first in-house designer at AOL, leading iconic design projects that defined interactive design in its infancy. My role required me to be a designer, a teacher, a technologist, and an advocate for millions of users at a time when Katie Couric was asking, "what Internet was."

While at AOL, I worked hand-in-hand with brands such as the NFL, MTV, and Nickelodeon to design their first-ever online offerings.

In the Trenches with UX, Product, & Marketing

I led digital design for Arnold Worldwide, a top 20 marketing agency, working with clients such as DeWalt tools, the Washington Redskins (as they were called at that time), and Mobil 1 Racing.

I led UX and marketing design for iContact, an industry-leading email marketing company.

In 2012, I co-founded Sqord, a technology startup dedicated to making healthy active play more fun for kids. Sqord produced fitness wearables, backed with an immersive web and mobile game/social experience. I led the user experience, design, and product management.

TechStars

I became a member of Techstars when Sqord was invited into the 2013 Chicago class. I have since been a mentor for teams in the MetLife Powered by Techstars program.

For my work with those teams, I am honored to be recognized as a Techstars All-Star mentor.

Countless Projects, Countless Situations

Throughout my career, regardless of any other pursuits, I have enjoyed lending my expertise to hundreds of organizations of all shapes and sizes as a freelance designer, writer, marketer, consultant, coach, and mentor.

I have worked on local web sites, digital promotions for Harry Potter, and an international database for landmine survivors. I have worked for political campaigns, a major trade union, traditional marketing firms, and countless technology startups with nothing but an idea.

You name it, I've probably done it.

Away from Work

I live in Apex, North Carolina. I am a dad to two amazing daughters, a husband to one amazing wife, and a human to a dumber-than-average dog.

I enjoy a good movie, foolishly thinking the Washington Football Team will get its act together, off-road biking, kayaking and canoeing, woodworking, and writing.