Jessie Somekh
About Jessie Somekh
Jessie Somekh is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Rotate Your Closet, where she applies her expertise in AI to enhance the user experience in the clothing rental industry. With a background in product management at major tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon, she combines her knowledge of fashion and technology to innovate in peer-to-peer clothing rental.
Work at Rotate Your Closet
Jessie Somekh serves as Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Rotate Your Closet, a peer-to-peer clothing rental marketplace launched in 2023. The platform is designed to facilitate clothing rentals, drawing a comparison to Airbnb for clothes. The initiative aims to address issues of overconsumption and overspending in fashion, reflecting Somekh's personal experiences and values. The concept originated from a reconnection with co-founder Hannah Graves, whom Somekh met on a teen tour in Barcelona in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Jessie Somekh holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science from Vanderbilt University. Additionally, Somekh studied Fashion/Apparel Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and pursued Fashion Merchandising at the University of CEA, focusing on Italian Language and Literature, Food, and Culture. This diverse educational background equips Somekh with a unique blend of technical and creative skills, enhancing her ability to innovate in the fashion industry.
Professional Background
Jessie Somekh has extensive experience in product management and marketing across leading technology companies. She worked at Microsoft as a Product Manager for Azure DevOps and later for App + Cloud Experiences. Somekh also held a position at Amazon as a Product Manager for Alexa AI. Her earlier roles include internships at Chegg Inc. and Rebecca Minkoff, as well as a mentorship at BUILT BY GIRLS. Currently, she is a Product Manager at Google, focusing on applying AI to improve user experiences in Google Search.
Achievements in Technology and Fashion
Throughout her career, Jessie Somekh has successfully combined her expertise in technology and fashion. Her work at major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft has allowed her to develop products that enhance user experiences. At Google, she focuses on leveraging AI to improve search functionalities. In the fashion sector, her role at Rotate Your Closet aims to innovate the clothing rental industry, addressing sustainability and consumer habits.
Personal Interests and Values
Jessie Somekh has a strong passion for fashion, which is reflected in her career choices and entrepreneurial ventures. Her personal experiences with anxiety related to overconsumption and overspending on clothing have influenced her professional direction. This insight drives her commitment to creating a sustainable fashion model through Rotate Your Closet, promoting responsible consumption while maintaining a love for clothes.