Jeff Bodzewski

Jeff Bodzewski is a proven entrepreneur and Fortune 500 executive who builds scalable technology companies at the intersection of data, AI, and emerging consumer behaviors. Currently Founder & CEO of agenci3, a pre-seed generative AI political technology startup that has earned recognition from OpenAI as "particularly innovative" for its custom-trained LLM applications targeting the $18B government affairs market. Track Record of Value Creation agenci3 (2023-Present) - Founder & CEO Pre-seed generative AI startup developing the first AI political advisor specifically engineered for state and local elections. Platform leverages proprietary LLM technology to deliver customizable political strategy recommendations. Recognized by OpenAI for innovative AI applications. Wool & Water (2020-2024) - Co-Founder & CEO Pioneered Extended Retail™ category, creating first integrated AR/VR shopping platform with real-time inventory and one-click purchasing. Achieved $4.5MM Series A valuation. Delivered measurable ROI for Fortune 500 clients: 90% conversion increases, 18% larger order values, 25% reduction in return costs. Recognized among "50 Most Innovative Companies" by Silicon Review and featured by National Retail Federation. Corporate Innovation Leadership Built three separate profitable P&L capabilities from zero to externally recognized centers of excellence within 24 months each across major holding companies: 1. M Booth/Next15: Chief Analytics Officer - Featured in Harvard Business Review for breakthrough customer analytics work 2. Epsilon/Publicis: VP Digital Experience - Featured piece of $345MM acquisition integration 3. Ketchum/Omnicom: VP Account Director - Managed $2.1MM annual revenue portfolio Investment Thesis & Market Opportunity Identifies whitespace opportunities where emerging technologies can solve underserved market needs: 1. AI-Powered Niche Markets: agenci3 targets political technology, a traditionally underserved but high-value vertical 2. retail3: Wool & Water created new retail category before mainstream AR/VR adoption 3. Data-Driven Customer Experience**: Built analytics capabilities that became competitive advantage to challenge global agencies Key Differentiators 1. Dual Expertise: Combines proven startup founding experience with Fortune 500 executive leadership 2. Technology-Business Bridge: Personally fluent in emerging technologies while maintaining strategic business focus 3. Market Creation: History of identifying and building new categories rather than competing in existing markets 4. Scalable Systems: Built capabilities that consistently became profitable and award-winning within 2 years Select Recognition & Validation 1. Harvard Business Review featured expert on analytics and customer experience 2. Corinium Intelligence Top 50 Data & Analytics Professional (North America) 3. Indiana University Kelley School of Business 2011 Alumni Leader of the Year 4. CIO Bulletin Top 5 Disruptive Solution Providers 5. Published author: Digital strategy and crisis management expertise Investment Stage Currently seeking Series A funding for agenci3. Open to strategic partnerships and board advisory opportunities.