As the Chief Financial Officer of Cameo, Jackson Jhin played a crucial role in scaling the direct-to-fan platform, contributing to its growth to 300 employees, raising $150 million in funding, and achieving a valuation exceeding $1 billion over a four-year period. During his tenure, Cameo reached $100 million in gross revenue in 2020, with over 30,000 creators utilizing the platform. Jhin’s impactful contributions at Cameo followed his initial involvement with the company, which he joined full-time in 2017. Jhins entrepreneurial journey began during his senior year at the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics and Italian.
While at Notre Dame, he co-founded Float Tickets, an innovative event ticketing platform offering insurance for fully refundable tickets. This venture secured $30,000 in a pitch competition sponsored by Elevate Ventures. He also founded the Lakeside Music Festival, an annual event showcasing university musicians. After graduation, Jhin honed his expertise as an analyst at Chicago Ventures, identifying promising startup companies, before making the pivotal move to Cameo.
Building on his extensive experience in scaling high-growth technology companies, Jhin co-founded Protégé in 2022. As CEO, he leads this online platform dedicated to democratizing access to mentorship opportunities across creative and business fields, including music, film, art, and entrepreneurship. Protégé rapidly gained traction, successfully closing its seed round with $8.5 million in funding on March 15, 2022, from prominent investors including Sequoia Capital and Roc Nation Arrive, underscoring its significant industry potential. In recognition of his impactful career and leadership in media and technology, Jhin was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 – Media in 2023.
As CEO of Protégé, he continues to drive innovation in the mentorship space, connecting aspiring individuals with top experts to foster professional development and unlock new opportunities globally.