Jaser Zaabri is an American Jordanian entrepreneur and business executive recognized for his work across construction, disaster restoration, recruiting, real estate, and hospitality investment. He is the Founder & CEO of Evolve Holdings (Investment & Operating Group), a privately held platform that operates and invests in companies across multiple industries. Born in the United States into a Jordanian business family, Jaser was introduced early to international commerce and operational management. His father, Munir Zaabri, along with other family members, worked with firms engaged in engineering, construction, oilfield services, and trading across the UAE and surrounding regions. This exposure gave him a practical understanding of business environments that operate across borders. The family’s business involvement dates back to the early 1970s, when relatives helped establish or manage companies such as Universal Trading Group, Target Engineering & Construction Company, and Al Ahlia Group. These organizations were involved in infrastructure projects and partnerships with global brands entering Gulf markets. This background helped shape Zaabri’s long-term approach to building and managing companies. Jaser Zaabri studied at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, earning a bachelor’s degree with a double major in marketing and management. His education focused on sales strategy, leadership, and operations, which later became central to his work. He also continued his executive education at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, where he further developed his understanding of strategy and organizational growth. Early in his career, Jay worked in international business development and advisory roles. In 2010, he was involved in transactions with members of the Qatari royal family. This experience provided him with direct exposure to high-level negotiations and complex business structures, helping him build confidence in managing cross-border opportunities. These companies handled the rebuilding of residential and commercial properties damaged by fires, floods, and other disasters. Through this work, Jaser gained experience in scaling operations, managing teams, and developing systems to handle large volumes of projects. This period helped him build a strong operational foundation. Alongside his work in construction, Jay Zaabri expanded into consumer products and international brand development. From 2012 to 2016, he served as VP of Sales and Marketing at XS Energy Drinks, where he helped expand the brand into 38 countries and managed annual sales of nearly $150 million. His responsibilities included developing the distributor network, managing the sales team, and overseeing logistics across markets. He also worked with MyPillow Inc. as an executive and board member, supporting growth initiatives. In addition, he co-founded GarbageMan, a company that began as a green initiative and later became a waste management business acquired by a larger company. In 2019, he returned to the construction and development industry, where he remained active until 2021. Jay held executive roles at Magis LLC, Elysian Construction & Development, and Double G Construction. His work focused on sales growth, marketing strategy, and operational improvement. In 2022, Jaser founded Evolve Holdings to bring together multiple industries under one operating and investment structure. The company manages businesses across construction and restoration, recruiting, training, property management, hospitality investment, and marketing analytics. Jaser Zaabri's career reflects a steady path built on experience, discipline, and a strong business background. Through Evolve Holdings and its related companies, he continues to focus on building businesses, supporting communities, and creating opportunities across different markets. https://speakerdeck.com/jaserzaabri