Jake Hottenstine

About Jake Hottenstine

I\'m a results-driven entrepreneur with a strong foundation in B2B sales and a proven track record of building lasting partnerships and driving revenue growth. My background includes selling capital equipment, healthcare commodities, and implantable devices—working closely with supply chain leaders, purchasing teams, and value-analysis committees to create smart, strategic solutions.Now operating full-time as a business owner, I bring the same intensity and creativity to building brands from the ground up. I thrive on big-picture thinking, high standards, and scaling ideas into sustainable growth. I’m known as a maximizer—always pushing for better, more efficient, more impactful results.At my core, I’m a learner, builder, and leader—committed to excellence, innovation, and doing meaningful work that lasts.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Pilotfish

   Jun 2016 — Present

   Pilotfish is a lifestyle brand built for sunny days and real-life adventures.From beach trips and boat rides to backyard hangouts and everyday errands, we design products that help you hold on to what matters most™ — family, freedom, and fun in the sun.Inspired by the pilot fish’s loyal and fearless spirit, our products are made to go where you go. Simple, durable, and effortlessly stylish, everything we create is meant to last, built for movement, and rooted in purpose.

Education

• University of Minnesota Duluth

  Healthcare Management B.B.A., Health/Health Care Administration/Management

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Wound Care
• Team Building
• Passion for Quality
• Athletics
• Passion for Success
• Hospitals
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Coaching
• Medicare
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Healthcare
• Wellness Coaching
• Fitness
• Building Relationships
• Sports Medicine
• Sports
• Motivational Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Healthcare Management
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking