Biography
"I not only believe, but act on the assumption that I am my most creative product."
Jordan English Gross is the Founder of Saber Seven Inc. and it’s premiere product Dorthy.com. He is responsible for revenue, strategic alliances, and all client and community facing services for the company. The technology enterprise was created in 2007 and has raised over $5 million in private funds.
Prior to Dorthy.com and Saber Seven Inc., Jordan founded TLM Agency – a creative strategy boutique that specializes in social and interactive marketing. Using a $50,000 retainer and borrowed office he quickly built the company to lead creative and online strategy for a series of blue chip fortune 500 companies, national retailers and not-for-profit organizations.
Jordan is the recipient of the Triple Ruby and has received various other distinctions from the American Advertising Association, The American Institute of Graphic Arts, and the Print and Image Association of America. His expert and innovative design solutions have garnered him and his companies multiple awards including the 2003 National ADDY for Interactive Communication. He is the youngest creative director to ever win this award.
Jordan has been a guest speaker at various technology, advertising, social, and entrepreneurial conferences and events. He has been a contributing author for ADWEEK and Mashable and has appeared on The Wall Street Journal Radio as well as various other media outlets. In addition he serves on the advisory board of ZYBE a music and technology company based in NYC. Jordan’s new media promotional and live production work has been covered by sources such as ROLLINGSTONE, SPIN, MTV, VH1, and the Harvard Business Review.
Jordan’s passion is about communicating with the core of individuals. His long-term interests lie in the overlap of technology, communication, and socially conscious business. With every detail he strives to be a responsible and courageous mediator whose conceptions tell a story, unite with individuals, and resonate beyond the norm. He loves to travel. Jordan has visited over 17 countries and dedicates his free time to raising awareness to the need to accessibility and knowledge in third world communities. He has created two documentary pieces in the Kalahari Desert and the Darien Rainforest.
Jordan currently resides in New York City.
Awards
National Addy — Interactive
Best of Show Addy — 10th Dist. AFF
Best of Show Print Addy — 10th Dist. AFF
Gold Addy — 10th Dist. AFF
PIA — National Best of Show
PIA — Best Print Identity
NOC — Triple Ruby