Jack Odonnell

Background

About Jack Odonnell

Jack has over forty years of experience working for or partnering with national real estate and institutional finance companies, regional developers, individual investors, and local builders. Beginning in carpentry and woodworking, Jack went on to develop a versatile, expert skill set in construction, all aspects of multi-family, and commercial property management and development, as well as restaurant ownership and management. Throughout his career ventures, he always dreamed of pursuing his passion for the arts, especially music and theater. He noticed that many of his peers shared the same dream, envisioning a time and space in their demanding lives when they could pursue their own artistic interests in a wide range of creative mediums. Jack’s original idea for this concept he called Artistic Fuel was a brick-and-mortar gathering place for foodies, musicians, and artisans. He wanted to create a safe, supportive environment where creatives could have a voice. Over the past 20 years, Jack’s vision for Artistic Fuel evolved as the age of internet and mobile applications became mainstream. Today Jack continues his entrepreneurial spirit through the creation of socially responsible organizations that focus on supporting and connecting,"dabblers" and professional creatives alike. He brought his son, Sean O’Donnell, onboard and formally launched Artistic Fuel in 2016. Together, they created the first web based platform and "APP" specifically designed to build a global network, provide tools that support creatives and non-profit communities. Most recently, Jack is the founder and Chair of the board for The Artistic Fuel Foundation. This not-for-profit, charitable organization will focus on initiatives, education, and research that supports creatives and expands the role of the arts in communities around the world.