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Jordan Benkov reposted thisJordan Benkov reposted thisGreat opportunity to join Sofar Sounds for friends in the Bay Area! Hit me up directly or apply online. https://lnkd.in/eNGN28_Q
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Jordan Benkov liked thisJordan Benkov liked thisLong live print media 💚 Farm To People, Michael Robinov, and Anina von Haeften in print today in The New York Times. Crazy! 1,000 words isn't even close to the whole story of the magic happening here.
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Jordan Benkov reacted on thisJordan Benkov reacted on thisThis past weekend was the start of the High Holidays. I had the chance to celebrate with my family yesterday, and I feel grateful. I was safe, enjoying a delicious meal, and my family all actually wanted to be around each other. It’s easy to take any one of these things for granted, and when I think about the type of life I want most, these are all high on the list. I think about a good friend who may be spending his last holidays with one of his parents, who has been ill for a while now. It’s easy to forget how precious these moments are when everything is going well. What are you grateful for as you start the week? (Below: family photo from a couple weeks ago in Narragansett, Rhode Island)
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Jordan Benkov liked thisJordan Benkov liked thisAfter 13+ years of bootstrapping, I'm excited to announce Farm To People's first outside investment, $5 million led by Elly Truesdell and Hallie Bonnar of New Fare Partners alongside a list of founders and operators I've admired for a long time, listed below. Read more in yesterday's The New York Times, linked in the comments. Farm to People was never meant to be a different grocery delivery company. It's infrastructure for a food system where a small farm can actually make a living. The Times put it as our ambition, and they're right: a new economy for small farms to succeed. That's what happens when the quality of the farmers market meets the ease of modern e-commerce. From my parents' studio apartment on the Upper West Side to a new 40,000 square foot warehouse coming soon in The Bronx, it's been a helluva ride. Thank you David Robinov for being a pioneer in the natural foods movement since before I was born and for making this all possible. And Anina von Haeften for your partnership and vision every day! To every customer, farmer, maker, driver, packer, buyer, and team member who got us here: thank you. And we're just getting started. If you want to build this with us, we're hiring. It's hard work. If you're ready to make an impact, reach out. Here's the incredible list of investors who share our vision of the future and inspire us: Gary Hirshberg (and Ethan, Alex, Danielle) founder of Stonyfield; Walter Robb former co-CEO of Whole Foods; David Barber of Blue Hill At Stone Barns; Fred Wilson (and Joanne & Josh) founder of Union Square Ventures; Martin Dolfi, Bill Schultz and Whitney Williams from Beliade Consumer Partners; Jean-Francois Jeff Déchant (and Felix Dechant, our COO, who makes FtP run every day); Jeff Sterrett & Jamie Sterrett; Stephen Williamson, John Charles Hanley & Daisy Bowes Williamson; Todd Lachman; Tom Gellert & Andrew Gellert; Sam Slover; Jeff Samberg; Gabi Lewis; and more. Thank you Jacqueline S. for sharing our story with the world.
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Jordan Benkov reacted on thisJordan Benkov reacted on thisA few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to meet Al Roker, weatherman and co-host of NBC’s TODAY Show, at the Aspen Ideas Climate Conference in Chicago. For as long as I can remember, we’ve been watching him connect weather, science, and climate, speaking to the issues we face every day in communities around the country. “Science is so important, in fact more important now than 10 years ago. Facts matter,” he said during his on-stage interview with Sarah Kapnick, Global Head of Climate Advisory at J.P. Morgan. While communicating the importance of these issues, Al is committed to making sure everyone understands how climate affects us, including kids. His animated series “Weather Hunters” was created specifically to helps kids understand some of the critical things happening around them. As a father to two young kids, I cannot thank Al enough for his work. That commitment to science and evidence is also at the heart of the Thriving Economy Project, an initiative by the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute. On September 15, the project will release a report outlining data-driven policy recommendations to reduce pollution, accelerate the clean energy transition, lower household energy costs, create good-paying jobs, mitigate climate-related risks, and build healthier, more resilient communities. The project is focused on solutions to strengthen the American economy while protecting the environment. We would love to hear from you on how we can work together to build a cleaner, strong economy for all American families and businesses.
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Jordan Benkov reacted on thisA few weeks ago I started working at the iconic Museum of Science in Boston. Lucky me! It's surreal to be in the inner sanctum of a place that I loved as a child, and that my daughter now loves (talk about cool mom points). But what's most exciting is the vision our President Tim Ritchie has for inspiring a lifelong love of science in everyone and the support of people like Mike Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies to help that vision come to life. Here we go!Jordan Benkov reacted on thisWe’re excited to share that the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common will open to the public on October 10, 2026! This new convening space will feature cutting-edge technology and floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the Charles River, with 270-degree views of the Boston skyline. The Bloomberg Public Science Common will expand access to science by connecting the public with leading scientists and communicators through conferences, symposia, and more. “We believe the future of science is participatory,” said Tim Ritchie, Gwill York President, Museum of Science. “Science should belong to everyone. The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common will be the world’s stage for science: a place where scientists, creators, artists, and the public will create experiences that inspire everyone with hope for a better future. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.” The Bloomberg Public Science Common is made possible through a gift from Medford native Michael R. Bloomberg’s Bloomberg Philanthropies, named in honor of his parents and continuing his longstanding support of the Museum and the Boston community. “As a kid growing up outside of Boston, visiting the Museum of Science sparked a lifelong love of learning and problem-solving,” Bloomberg said. “The Public Science Common will help ensure more young people get that experience, and it marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the museum.” Learn more and stay up to date: https://lnkd.in/eF9h6mKu
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Jordan Benkov reacted on thisJordan Benkov reacted on thisIt's been awesome working with the Product Strategy OG James Drake again in our new London office this week. We're building the next generation media business at Pubity Group and Intelligence, Automation and Data is at our core. If you're a software engineer looking for your next role we're hiring. Link in comments.
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Jordan Benkov liked thisJordan Benkov liked thisGot to fit in a trip to Boston and Berklee last week! I'm so lucky to get to work with such great people on such interesting projects.
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Jordan Benkov reacted on thisJordan Benkov reacted on thisI started at Sofar Sounds in 2019, having accepted the role and going into labor on the same day. During COVID I used to bring my 1yr old to practice walking here, since we were all sequestered at home. I spent almost 5 years here, being the keeper of this space. We built a place that was magic, both visually and as a community. I've been gone for 2+ yrs now, but tonight we return for the final show here. Elm St, thank you for being my favorite office ever. 💜
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Jordan Benkov liked thisJordan Benkov liked thisGrowing up, my dad was an entrepreneur. My mom was an art dealer. My two older brothers are a musician and a comedian. Having a boss never really suited me. I became a life coach at 25 and had a lot of missteps from 2016–2018. I then spent three years as a full-time employee to see what it was like. And slowly found my groove. What I had that most people don't: a family that encouraged me to follow the path that lit me up. Most of the people I work with never got that. They were told to find a good 9-5, move up the ranks, build someone else's dream. They were told work shouldn't be enjoyable, otherwise it wouldn't be called “work”. So they burned themselves out. And somewhere along the way, stopped asking if it could be different. It can be different. You can have a work life that aligns with your values. That supports you and your family. That you actually enjoy most of the time. I know because I live it, and I've helped a lot of others get there too. It's not too late.
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