Gabi Josefson
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About Me

Gabi Josefson

Hi, I'm Gabi. I'm the founder and CEO of EXCHKR, and I study finance and entrepreneurship at Syracuse University. I aspire to positively influence the world around me by creating n+1 solutions to problems I see in the world. Outside of work, I'm passionate about trying new things, meeting interesting people, my dogs (Poppy and Augie), and the Chicago Cubs.

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Education

Syracuse University

Whitman School of Management & Newhouse School of Communications
Aug 2024 – May 2028

BS, double major in Finance & Entrepreneurship at the Whitman School of Management, minor in Public Communication at the Newhouse School of Communications. 3.78 GPA.

Finalist, Panasci Business Plan Competition 2026 Gilded Rising Social Entrepreneur Award Fall 2025 Orange Innovation Grant Barnes Scholar (top 50 in Whitman) Invest in Success Scholar (3x) Whitman Dean's List (2x) Newhouse Dean's List (3x)

Kivunim Institute

Fellow, Global Jewish Leadership Program
Aug 2023 – June 2024

A gap year based in Jerusalem, with hands-on travel to 10+ countries to study geopolitics, international relations, and global Jewish diaspora communities firsthand. Engaged directly with diplomats, policymakers, journalists, and NGO leaders in each country visited.

Jones College Prep

2019 – 2023
  • Editor in Chief, Newspaper
  • Treasurer, Student Government
  • President, Jewish Student Connection
+ Microsoft Office Specialist, Excel Associate · Sept 2024
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Experience

Work

EXCHKR Inc.

Founder & CEO
June 2025 – Present

Building the AI-native operating platform for associations. EXCHKR serves any dues-based community group with frequent leadership turnover, including club sports teams, recreational leagues, Greek life, HOAs, and veterans groups. EXCHKR provides associations with infrastructure for payments, sponsorships, financial management, and member operations.

  • Built the EXCHKR website and mobile app independently this year
  • Manage outside legal counsel and contract developers
  • Launched with a beta-testing organization, which processed $11,000 in payments through EXCHKR in its first two weeks
  • Named a Finalist in the Panasci Business Plan Competition and recipient of the 2026 Gilded Rising Social Entrepreneur Award

Everest

Investment Banking Summer Analyst
June 2026 – Aug 2026
  • Participated in cross-border investment analysis, meeting with investors and other stakeholders
  • Sourced potential opportunities for a private equity firm

Anthos Capital

Consumer Lab Venture Scout
Sept 2025 – May 2026
  • Participate in weekly company analysis for Anthos Capital, a venture capital firm with $2.8B in AUM and investments in Kalshi, Erewhon, and Gopuff
  • Source early-stage consumer companies, evaluating product-market fit, GTM strategy, and competitive dynamics
  • Collaborate with investors and operating partners to understand diligence frameworks, key metrics, and strategic evaluation of startups

Hunterbrook Media

Strategy Intern
May 2025 – Aug 2025
  • Supported development of "The Hunt" podcast through financial and strategy planning that informed editorial directions
  • Analyzed corporate filings, lawsuits, and regulatory documents to produce research briefs for senior leadership

Beber Camp

Head Counselor (2024) · General Counselor (2023)
Summer 2023 – Summer 2024
  • Assistant Division Leader and Leadership Team member for 40+ staff and 120 campers
  • Planned and executed 25+ divisional programs and activities for campers aged 7–11
  • Gained skills in leadership, problem solving, creativity, and teamwork

Leadership

Whitman Ambassador

Syracuse University
Feb 2026 – Present

Give tours to prospective Whitman School of Management students.

Sigma Alpha Mu

Chair of External Affairs
March 2025 – Dec 2025

Manage budget of $20,000 to facilitate social events for thousands of students.

TAMID Group

Director of New Member Education
Jan 2025 – Present

TAMID Group is a national student organization that trains undergraduates in consulting and finance, then places them on real client projects tied to the Israeli tech ecosystem.

  • Teach foundational analysis skills in consulting and finance to 30 new members
  • Lead three projects for international clients each semester
  • Selected to participate in Summer 2026 fellowship
also building (honest stage labels)
Barback Vending
early stage

FDA-authorized nicotine pouches and vapes in New York bars. 21+ venues only.

Merc-Bot
built, deployed

An AI tool for a legal team. It sends a daily digest of investigative news stories with litigation potential, cross-checked against real court dockets.

Jumper
app built, in outreach

A fast-pass line-skip platform for viral retail spots. In venue outreach now.