Jesse Calcei is the Owner of Founders Service, a sand core manufacturing company in Deerfield, Ohio, dedicated to helping foundries produce high-quality sand cores. Before entering manufacturing, Jesse spent three years as a financial professional, developing a proprietary algorithm-driven trading strategy to help clients navigate volatile markets. However, his passion for building and creating led him back to manufacturing, where he had worked throughout college. As VP of Operations at JR Engineering, he launched their commercial window manufacturing division in partnership with Kawneer. In 2018, Jesse acquired Founders Service, transforming it from a traditional manufacturing company into a tech-driven operation. In 2020, he led the adoption of 3D printing technology, and with his business partner, CJ, implemented a custom ERP system to track production, quality, and on-time deliveries in real time. Now, Jesse is integrating AI-driven tools to enhance communication and boost quality control, continually pushing Founders toward greater efficiency and innovation.