Meet Jett McCandless
Jett McCandless is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and technology leader with over two decades of experience building and scaling disruptive companies in logistics and supply chain technology. He is best known as the founder and CEO of project44, the global leader in supply chain visibility, and as the founder of Blue Water Companies, the investment company that reflects his commitment to creating opportunity and positive change.
Jett has helped guide multiple early-stage companies from startup to maturity, including Metafora (formerly CarrierDirect), GlobalTranz, and numerous emerging ventures in logistics, AI, and sustainability.
What drives me isn’t the success of companies. It’s the success of people—and the impact they create when they’re supported.Jett McCandless
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A passionate advocate for underserved communities, Jett donates a third of his net worth to organizations supporting women in crisis and survivors of abuse. His personal philosophy, rooted in human potential, resilience, and stewardship, guides every investment and philanthropic decision at Blue Water Companies.
As a seasoned outdoorsman, Jett finds adventure through activities such as whitewater SUP, heli-skiing, downhill mountain biking, and the joys of parenting. Additionally, Jett has become a recognized technology thought leader with a track record of innovation and success.
- Areas of Expertise: logistics, supply chain technology, entrepreneurship, venture strategy, philanthropy
- Speaking Topics: innovation, impact investing, human potential, emerging technologies