Jamie Van Doren
About Jamie Van Doren
Jamie Van Doren is the founder of Expert Dojo's Winter 2023 Batch and the CEO of NeverEnding, Inc., where he leads a diverse team focused on helping content creators monetize animated videos. With a background in psychology and a commitment to diverse representation in media, he aims to transform social content through innovative storytelling.
Work at Expert Dojo
Jamie Van Doren serves as the Expert Dojo Founder for the Winter 2023 Batch, a role he has held since 2023. Expert Dojo is a platform that supports startups and entrepreneurs in their growth journey. In this position, he focuses on fostering innovation and guiding new ventures through mentorship and resources. His leadership contributes to the development of emerging businesses within the San Francisco, California area.
Current Role at NeverEnding, Inc.
Jamie Van Doren is the Founder and CEO of NeverEnding, Inc., a position he has held since 2019. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, he leads a diverse team of programmers, designers, artists, and content creators. The company focuses on enabling content creators to monetize studio-quality animated videos without the need for traditional studio resources. His vision aims to transform social content from simple selfies to engaging storytelling.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Van Doren earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University, where he studied from 2003 to 2013. He also attended Ashland University. His educational background has equipped him with insights into human behavior, which he applies in his professional endeavors, particularly in understanding the needs of content creators and the importance of representation in media.
Professional Background
Before founding NeverEnding, Inc., Jamie held various roles in marketing and client relations. He served as Chief Marketing Officer at North Coast Community Homes from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked at the Telos Institute in multiple capacities, including Associate Director of Marketing & Digital Engagement and Associate Director of Client Relationships. His early career included a position at Case Western Reserve University, where he worked in the Neurological Outcomes Center and as Interim Director of Executive Education.
Commitment to Diversity and Representation
Jamie Van Doren is a Latino tech founder who emphasizes the importance of diverse representation in media. His commitment to this cause is rooted in his personal experiences growing up in extreme poverty and not seeing similar representation in movies or television during his childhood. This belief informs his work at NeverEnding, Inc., where he aims to create opportunities for underrepresented voices in the content creation space.