Jordan Dearsley
About Jordan Dearsley
Jordan Dearsley is a Co-Founder at Vapi, with a background in software engineering and entrepreneurship. He has previously co-founded Superpowered and worked at various technology companies, including Asana and Shopify.
Current Role at Vapi
Jordan Dearsley serves as a Co-Founder at Vapi, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in San Francisco, California. In this role, he contributes to the strategic direction and operational management of the company.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Jordan Dearsley has a background in software engineering, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Software Engineer at Asana for two months in 2020 in San Francisco. Prior to that, he worked at Wealthsimple and Shopify, each for three months in 2019, in Toronto and Waterloo, respectively. His experience also includes a role as a Research Intern at Extreme Innovations in 2015.
Entrepreneurial Background
Before co-founding Vapi, Jordan Dearsley co-founded Superpowered, a company that participated in Y Combinator's W21 batch. He was involved with Superpowered from 2020 to 2023. His entrepreneurial journey has been supported by his studies at Y Combinator, which he joined in 2021.
Educational Qualifications
Jordan Dearsley studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a degree in Software Engineering from 2017 to 2022. He also completed his Ontario Secondary School Diploma at King’s Christian Collegiate from 2013 to 2017. His education has provided a strong foundation for his career in technology and entrepreneurship.
Early Career and Leadership Experience
Jordan's early career includes various roles that contributed to his leadership skills. He served as a Camp Counsellor at Muskoka Woods in 2016 and was a SHAD Fellow at the University of New Brunswick the same year. Additionally, he participated in The Leadership Studio at Muskoka Woods in 2015, where he engaged in a CEO Leadership Program.