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Jordan Hudson

Investor | Operator | Advisor

Los Angeles, California

Overview 

Jordan Hudson is a seasoned professional with a background in strategic planning, financial analysis, and business growth strategies, currently serving as the Managing Partner at Commodity Capital in Los Angeles, California. With a Bachelor of Science from The Wharton School and experience at notable companies like Apeel and Fox Filmed Entertainment, Jordan has excelled in roles encompassing corporate strategy, financial management, and board relations, making significant contributions to organizations in various industries.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Partner

    2025 - Current

  • Corporate Treasurer

    2023 - 2024

  • Corporate Secretary

    2023 - 2024

  • Senior Vice President of Strategy

    2021 - 2024

  • Vice President of Strategy

    2016 - 2021

Apeel Sciences develops plant-derived shelf life extension technology for fresh produce that improves quality and reduces food waste.

Raised $719,060,564.00 from Redbadge Pacific and KAAN Ventures.

  • Chipotle Aluminaries Mentor

    2020 - 2022

    The Chipotle Aluminaries Project is a seven-month accelerator program that supports innovative entrepreneurs who are reimagining the US food system to be more sustainable, equitable, and efficient.

  • Principal

    2012 - 2016

    Upfront Ventures is the largest and longest-serving venture capital fund in Los Angeles. While at Upfront I was heavily involved with both investment and operating initiatives and worked closely with a broad range of early stage technology startups as an active investor and board member.

Upfront Ventures is the venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology companies.

  • Advisor and Investment Committee Member

    2012 - 2014

    A Los Angeles-based seed fund and startup accelerator.

  • Board Member

    2009 - 2014

    The San Francisco Social ("SFS") is an annual fundraiser that brings together an engaging young adult audience to support and become involved with important Bay Area causes. Previous beneficiaries include the Sonoma Jazz+ Festival, the San Francisco Museums of Fine Arts, KIPP Bay Area Schools, and Larkin Street Youth Services.

  • Strategy & Business Development

    2010 - 2012

    Developed, evaluated and implemented strategic initiatives across Fox's theatrical, home entertainment, television and digital businesses. Focused primarily on strategic planning and organic business initiatives, M&A, partnerships/joint ventures, and digital/international expansion of FFE products.

  • Technology & Media Investment Banking

    2008 - 2010

    Provided merger & acquisition and capital raising advisory services for digital media and technology companies.

Global investment bank providing strategic M&A, capital markets and private funds advisory services to growth companies and market leaders.

  • Intern

    2006 - 2007

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