Corey Kossack

Corey Kossack is a serial entrepreneur with a consistent focus on identifying and addressing market gaps, particularly in education, career development, and e-commerce. He has successfully founded multiple companies from a young age, including an eBay retail business (Koss DVD) during college, a SaaS platform for online retailers (ProfitBuilder Software), a marketing automation platform (Frederick, which was acquired), and his current ventures, Aspireship and Orchard. about+4

He is deeply committed to empowering individuals through education and career advancement. Through Aspireship, he provides training and job placement in tech sales and related fields, aiming to bridge the skills gap. With Orchard, he is pioneering AI-driven career counseling for K-12 and career changers, making career exploration more accessible and intentional. aspireship+5

Corey has a background in product development and business strategy, serving in leadership roles at various startups and larger organizations like PhoneTell and Dell. His experience includes scaling companies from inception to acquisition (Frederick acquired by Booker/MINDBODY) and contributing as a Scout Investor for Story Ventures. crunchbase+2

An author and columnist, Corey has shared his insights on entrepreneurship and e-commerce. He wrote the best-selling book 'eBay Millionaire or Bust' and contributed as a guest columnist to 'The Business Journal' and 'Entrepreneur Magazine'. He is also a featured instructor on platforms like Udemy and General Assembly. about+4