Jess Larsen is a dynamic leader whose career spans investment banking, venture capital, executive coaching, and non-profit management. His journey began in Canada before he moved to California to launch his M&A investment banking career at Citi in Irvine. Today, Jess is the founder and CEO at Graystoke Investments, a commercial real estate investment fund.

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Jess is a recognized expert in leadership development, with over 15 years as a certified facilitator for the Arbinger Institute, a global leader in shifting organizations from an inward to an outward mindset. His expertise led to his role as Director of Special Operations & Intelligence Agencies Practice at Arbinger’s Global HQ, where he trained elite military and intelligence units in strategic thinking and high-performance leadership.

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As a Shingo Certified Instructor, Jess applies the Shingo Institute’s principles of operational excellence, emphasizing lean thinking and cultures of continuous improvement. His work with top executives from global giants like Google, Intel, Microsoft, and GE has driven these organizations toward sustainable growth and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

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With over 2,500 hours of CEO and executive coaching, Jess’s longest-standing relationship is with Builders First Source, a $19 billion enterprise, which he has steered through two major mergers over nine years. In 2019, he co-facilitated an exclusive mastermind for 10 CEOs, each investing $30,000 to deepen their leadership skills and strategic thinking, solidifying his reputation as a transformative force in executive development.

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Jess’s talent for creating impactful events and fostering high-level connections is showcased in his “Innovation & Leadership” podcast. With over 1,000 episodes featuring unicorn tech founders, billionaire investors, Fortune 500 leaders, movie stars, and pro athletes, it consistently ranks in Apple’s Top Ten Innovation Podcasts worldwide. He has transformed this podcast into an event series, convening influential guests in prestigious locations such as Beverly Hills and the Sundance Film Festival.

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For 15 years, Jess has led the Child Rescue Association, his passion project dedicated to combating child sex trafficking and online exploitation. This role has seen him oversee major initiatives, including a concert featuring renowned bands like Third Eye Blind and 311.

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Jess, his wife Stephanie, and their four children reside outside of Park City, Utah. When not engaged in his professional pursuits, he is an avid backcountry snowboarder, surfer, painter, and reader.

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From exclusive mastermind groups to large-scale charity events, Jess has consistently created spaces where leaders engage, learn, and grow. His unique background, blending finance, leadership development, and event management, positions him at the forefront of high-level networking and transformative experiences.