An Entrepreneur's Tale of Triumph and Transformation with Christophe Dessaigne

Traversing Entrepreneurship

Christophe Dessaigne joins us to share his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a tech company helping blind people to co-founding the online grocery store Jack B. He talks about the challenges of the online grocery industry and how Jack B is tackling them. Christophe also opens up about his personal growth, dealing with childhood wounds, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. You do not want to miss this episode! Christophe Dessaigne is a co-founder of JackBe, a disruptive, online-only grocery store model based out of Oklahoma City that aims to serve people and build His Kingdom. Prior to that, Christophe spent seven years working for a faith-based private equity firm based in Indiana. Christophe’s previous business experiences spanned several sectors, from technology to media to retail, both in Europe and the US. For each of his previous posts, Christophe was responsible for providing strategic oversight and leadership. Christophe has been married to his wife, Melissa, for 16 years, and together, they have three children—ages fourteen, twelve, and eleven—to keep them busy. In 2022, Christophe and his family relocated to France for a short season but continued to work in the US. Christophe enjoys cooking and hosting family and friends (old and new), traveling, trail running, mountain climbing/hiking, and any outdoor activities.

This week on Traversing Entrepreneurship:

0:00:38 - Introducing Christophe Dessaigne

0:01:45 - Speaker's background and early entrepreneurial journey, including a technology company.

0:03:31 - Transition to co-founding Jack B.

0:07:28 - Explanation of Jack B's unique online grocery model, focusing on curbside pickup.

0:09:47 - Comparison of Jack B's model to delivery-focused online grocery services.

0:12:30 - Approach to creating efficiencies in the online grocery industry.

0:15:19 - Top successes and failures with Jack B.

0:19:49 - Pivot towards partnering with big box stores as a solution provider.

0:24:23 - Explanation of Jack B's financial model and potential for market growth.

0:30:16 - Personal journey of addressing childhood wounds and seeking emotional healing.

0:35:59 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and high potential leaders.

0:46:02 - Opportunities for consulting, investment, and connecting.

Connect with Christophe:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophe-dessaigne-01085517/

Email: [e-mail]

About TreMonte and Traversing Entrepreneurship Podcast

Traversing Entrepreneurship is a show for and about business owners in Traverse City, Michigan and beyond. In each episode, co-hosts Derek Dall’Olmo and Melissa Niedzielski sit down with local business owners and the professionals who serve them to talk about business building, life, money, taxes, family — and all the ups and downs that come with doing something different. Join us to hear their stories and lessons learned — and to get inspired about what might be possible in your own business.

Derek and Melissa work together at TreMonte Financial Consultants, LLC and TreMonte TreMonte Tax Solutions, LLC (together referred to as “TreMonte”). TreMonte works with business owners and entrepreneurs to develop a proactive tax strategy that maximizes after-tax profits. It is TreMonte’s goal to bridge the gap between Financial Advisors and Accountants by serving as CFO to their clients.

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