Forty Under 40: Jason Alvarez-Cohen & Nick Eischens
WHY THEY ARE TOP 40’s
They are revolutionizing professional networking through their digital business card platform, Popl.
Photograph by Michael Allen
Jason Alvarez-Cohen & Nick Eischens, 27 & 26
Co-Founder & COO of Popl
"Helping teams and professionals network better; that's our mission," says Nick Eischens, COO of Popl, the digital business card platform. He and CEO Jason Alvarez-Cohen are at the forefront of this revolutionary concept, which aims to make business networking more efficient and eco-friendly. Since its inception in 2019, Popl has facilitated over 20 million global connections and garnered an impressive clientele, including Compass real estate, Prudential, Home Depot, and six NBA teams.
"We went viral on TikTok in early 2020 and used that virality to bootstrap the business to profitability," Jason recalls. The company's journey, from being a part of the prestigious Y-Combinator accelerator in 2021 to the founders making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list the same year, has been nothing short of meteoric. Now, their focus is shifting towards the B2B space, targeting companies ready to modernize their business cards.
"Helping teams and professionals network better; that's our mission."
"We plan to raise our Series A investment round soon," reveals Nick, adding that they also sponsor networking events nationwide, providing free products to enhance attendees' networking game. Apart from being business partners, they are also dedicated members of their Beverly Hills community, making the city their home and place of work. As innovators, their commitment to shaping the future of networking remains strong, making Popl a name to remember in the digital space.