Thursday, October 1, 2026 • 1:00 pm
Founder Talk with
Ian Jackson
Founder, Ordinary Odds
The story behind the brand, the failures behind the story, and the strategies that got him here.
Thursday, October 1, 2026. 1:00 PM.
Live Webinar. Free for CURE members.
Who is Ian Jackson
Join us for an interactive and enlightening experience as we explore the latest trends and techniques in personal and professional development. Our expert speaker will guide you through a comprehensive curriculum designed to help you unlock your full potential and reach new heights in your career.
Meet The Founder
Ian
Jackson
Who is Ian Jackson
Ian Jackson is the founder and CEO of Ordinary Odds, an Atlanta-based fashion and footwear brand he launched in 2016. What began as an idea while he was still a student has evolved into a decade-long journey of building an independent brand rooted in creativity, culture, and ownership.
A Morehouse College graduate with a background in finance, Ian has built his career at the intersection of business, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Today, he’s focused on growing Ordinary Odds into a global brand while encouraging the next generation of creatives to take ownership of their ideas and build something of their own.
This is not a keynote. It’s a conversation, and these are the questions on the table:
- What actually happened the year he left school, and what he’d tell a founder who feels like quitting right now
- How an apparel brand goes from a screen-printed shirt to sneakers with a following, and where the money went wrong along the way
- The moment he almost stopped, and what changed
- How he built a brand people wear as identity, not just clothing
- What he does now that he wishes he’d done in year one
Founder Talk Details
Founder Talk Series
Founder Talks are live conversations with founders who’ve built something real, hosted by the DSU Center for Urban Revitalization and Entrepreneurship. No slides, no pitch. Just the story, the mistakes, and what worked.
Webiar Details
When: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
Where: Live Webinar. Link sent after registration.
Cost: FREE
Length: One hour, including open Q&A