Jeremy Minnick

My name’s Jeremy — but most people call me Jerebear.

I’m a builder at heart. Over the past two decades, I’ve started, scaled, and led teams across seven startups and one acquisition, learning as much from what didn’t work as what did. That experience shaped how I approach problems today: practical, honest, and focused on what actually works in the real world.

My background spans software product development, sales and operations, finance, team leadership, and the day-to-day realities of supporting customers and growing organizations. I’ve also spent years working inside and alongside associations, which has given me a deep appreciation for both their mission and their constraints.

These days, I’ve intentionally simplified my work to focus on what feels most meaningful: helping associations solve complex operational challenges through thoughtful, well-built software. While I’ve worked with a range of AMS platforms, NOVI is where I’ve found a true home — a strong product, a generous community, and an API that makes real solutions possible.

All of my work has been bootstrapped, which taught me how to build systems that create leverage without adding unnecessary overhead. That mindset has carried through every project I take on. I enjoy working closely with teams to understand what would genuinely make their work easier, then building something that fits naturally into how they already operate.

Along the way, the companies I’ve been part of have been recognized multiple times among the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. — but what matters more to me is creating tools and systems that people actually rely on and enjoy using.

If your association has a process that feels too complicated, time-consuming, or just plain frustrating, that’s exactly the kind of problem I like to step into.