Jellyvision

Jellyvision is an American software company based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded as a video game development company by Harry Nathan Gottlieb in 2001, Jellyvision has since transitioned to creating benefits guidance software.  

The Jellyvision Lab, Inc.
TypePrivate
IndustrySoftware industry
Founded2001 (2001)
FounderHarry Nathan Gottlieb
Headquarters
Chicago
,
US
Key people
Amanda Lannert (CEO)

History

Jellyvision was originally founded in 1989 as an educational media company, later pivoting to develop video games.[1] Founder Harry Nathan Gottlieb created the CD-ROM game You Don't Know Jack in 1995, which became a massive success and established a franchise of You Don’t Know Jack titles from 1995 to 1998. Facing a major shift in the computer game market, as players moved from personal computers to home consoles, Jellyvision shuttered in 2001.

Later that year, Gottlieb launched a new company called the Jellyvision Lab, with a focus on developing business software inspired by You Don’t Know Jack's voice-driven interface. In 2009, Jellyvision developed the first version of ALEX, an interactive conversation that helps employees choose their benefits.[2] The success of ALEX spurred Jellyvision's growth, and as of 2019 is the company's primary business focus, expanding to offer an interactive HSA product and year-round financial guidance.[3]

In 2008, the original Jellyvision Games was re-launched as a subsidiary of the Jellyvision Lab. It spun off into its own company in 2011, and re-branded as Jackbox Games in 2013.[4][1]

Leadership

Jellyvision's leadership team includes:[5]

    • Amanda Lannert, CEO
    • Dana Hamerschlag, COO
    • Brynn Michelich, Chief of Staff
    • Kurt Hirsch, Chief Administrative Officer/General Counsel
    • Helen Calvin, Chief Revenue Officer
    • Tom Haley, Chief Creative Officer
    • Kelly Dean, Chief People Officer
    • Scott Brandt, SVP of Marketing
    • Alex Muehl, SVP of Customer Operations
    • Eric Braswell, SVP of Channel Sales and Strategic Alliances
    • Anna Phalen, SVP of Sales
    • Amy West, SVP of Product Management
    • Badri Rajagopalan, SVP of Technology
    • Ebony Brown, SVP of Program Management

References
  1. Sarkar, Samit (June 5, 2013). "You Don't Know Jack developer Jellyvision rebrands itself as Jackbox Games". Polygon. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  2. "About Us – History of ALEX". May 30, 2017. Archived from the original on May 30, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  3. "Interactive Employee Communication Software - Jellyvision". Jellyvision.com. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  4. "Jackbox Games". Crunchbase. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  5. "Our Team". Jellyvision.com. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
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