Jordan Robarge

The Story

I’m a passionate person dedicated to helping others and building community—values my parents instilled in me. I’m deeply spiritual and understand my place within the universe, something I’ve demonstrated through every aspect of my life.

I studied systems engineering at UVA with minors in math, business, and computer science. Inspired by Andrew Yang’s focus on community and universal basic income, I joined Venture For America, a fellowship program that places top graduates in startups in emerging cities. That’s how I landed in Pittsburgh. Andrew Yang held one rally in Pittsburgh during his presidential campaign, and I was honored to be the opening speaker.

Eight years ago, I started Revival Chili, a food truck focused on employing returning citizens and using business as a tool for transformation. Eighteen months later, I bought a restaurant and expanded the mission to serve anyone facing employment barriers. The journey has included both successes and failures that have shaped who I am today.

In parallel with the restaurant, I’ve built a career in digital marketing. I’ve been Google Ads and Google Analytics certified since 2013. Over the past five years, I’ve leaned heavily into this work, managing full-service digital marketing for companies generating $5-30 million in annual revenue. I handle everything from landing page development and campaign creation across Google Ads, LinkedIn, and Facebook, to conversion tracking with Google Tag Manager and Google Merchant Center setup. I report directly to CEOs, and my systems engineering background allows me to dive deep into the details while my experience as a business owner enables me to communicate the way CEOs prefer—quick, succinct meetings where we make big decisions backed by solid data and research.

Outside of work, I’m an avid music festival enthusiast and played ultimate Frisbee competitively in Pittsburgh. A year ago, I discovered chain mail making as a creative outlet and absolutely love it—I can’t wait to share pictures. I also create videos documenting my experiences and travels, which you can find on my YouTube channel.
Recently, I connected with someone who represents a final piece of the puzzle for a vision I’ve been developing for years. I know what I want to accomplish over the next several years, and I’m excited about what’s ahead. I’m collaborative by nature and look forward to building meaningful connections in this community.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​