Jesse Konig
Jesse Konig is the co-founder and CEO of Jesse & Ben's, a clean-label frozen French fry brand that began on a DC food truck and has expanded into major grocery retailers.
Jesse Konig's Bio
Jesse Konig is the co-founder and CEO of Jesse & Ben's, a clean-label frozen French fry brand built for modern consumers who want great taste without industrial seed oils or artificial additives.
Konig and his co-founder Ben Johnson met in college and initially ran a food truck in Washington, DC, serving restaurant-quality fries made with recognizable ingredients like potatoes, avocado oil, and sea salt. During the pandemic, they launched their frozen French fry business, which quickly resonated with health-conscious shoppers who scrutinize ingredient lists.
The brand has since doubled its retail footprint and secured major seed funding, bringing Jesse & Ben's fries into grocery stores across the country. Under Konig's leadership, the company has remained focused on its core mission: seed oil-free fries in every freezer, made with real ingredients and a radically simple approach to a category long dominated by legacy players.
Career Timeline
2019 — Started Jesse & Ben's food truck in Washington, DC
Co-founded the brand with Ben Johnson, serving restaurant-quality fries from a DC food truck.
2020 — Launched frozen French fry business
Pivoted during the pandemic to sell clean-label frozen fries, avoiding industrial seed oils.
2025 — Secured $10M Series A and doubled retail footprint
Raised major funding and expanded from niche retailers into major grocery chains nationwide.
