Jerry TsaiAmazon

Meet Jerry Tsai, the Co-Owner of The Happy Start, a Columbus, Ohio-based, minority-owned small business focused on helping children reach developmental milestones. Founded alongside another entrepreneurial dad, The Happy Start is the latest chapter in Jerry's career, which has consistently focused on empowering go-getters, game-changers, and good humans. From his time with Teach For America to over a decade building Acceptd, a software platform for the performing arts, and his current role as a Partner at Pfister Financial Services, a financial consulting firm for business owners, Jerry has a proven track record with successful ventures. His entrepreneurial drive is evidenced by a string of "side hustles" including EmpowerBus, Rotut, Gx3 Final Clean, Archery Security Consultants, and Noble Capital. Jerry holds a Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati and a Masters in Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Outside of his professional pursuits, Jerry cherishes time with his wife, Kathryn, their baby daughter, Sophie, and their beloved dog, Kya.