Justin Schmidt
About Justin Schmidt
Justin Schmidt is a Strategic Growth Specialist and CFO with extensive experience in fostering team passion and trust while aligning with strategic growth objectives. He currently holds multiple roles, including positions at Bumpsuit, Posh Peanut, and Livana, and has a background in transforming the maternity wear industry.
Current Roles at Posh Peanut
Justin Schmidt serves as the Strategic Growth Specialist and CFO at Posh Peanut, a role he has held since 2018. He is part of the executive team and focuses on aligning the company's strategic growth objectives with team dynamics. His work involves fostering an environment of passion and trust among team members, which is essential for achieving the company's goals.
Experience at Bumpsuit
Since 2021, Justin Schmidt has worked at Bumpsuit as a Finance and Strategic Growth Specialist. His role emphasizes empowering women through fashion during transitional life stages. He has played a significant role in transforming the maternity wear industry through innovative strategies that align with the company's mission.
Background and Education
Justin Schmidt studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Accounting from 1994 to 1998. He completed his secondary education at Lincoln High School. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation for his various roles in finance and strategic growth.
Previous Work Experience
Justin Schmidt has held several key positions prior to his current roles. He served as President and COO/CFO at Takeya USA from 2013 to 2017 and as Chief Operating Officer at Power Balance Technologies Inc from 2010 to 2013. He also worked as a Strategic Growth Specialist at QALO and Dastmalchi, contributing to executive teams and strategic initiatives.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his corporate roles, Justin Schmidt is a co-founder of Livana and Lindsay Hatcher Company, where he has been active since 2017 and 2019, respectively. He also holds a shareholder position at PÜL. His entrepreneurial efforts reflect his commitment to innovative business practices and strategic growth.