# Allan Jones

> Allan Jones is the Los Angeles-based founder and CEO of Bambee, which pairs dedicated HR managers with software for small U.S. employers. A former Docstoc product leader and ZipRecruiter chief marketing officer, he grew up in a family of small-business owners and previously founded the men’s subscription clothing business Fourth and Grand. His public interviews connect that background with his focus on affordable HR support, evidence-led marketing and learning how to lead a growing company.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Bambee
- **Organizations:** Bambee, ZipRecruiter, Docstoc, Fourth and Grand, Helio
- **From:** Los Angeles, United States
- **Education:** Chaffey College
- **Known for:** Founded Bambee in 2016., Served as chief marketing officer at ZipRecruiter and led product work at Docstoc., Led Bambee through a $30 million Series C announced in March 2022.

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Left college at 19 and joined Helio; worked in quality assurance before moving into product management.
- **Before 2013** — Led product work at Docstoc and founded Fourth and Grand, a men’s subscription clothing business that later closed.
- **2013** — Joined ZipRecruiter; subsequently served as chief marketing officer.
- **2016** — Founded Bambee to make dedicated HR support affordable for small businesses.
- **2020** — Bambee announced a $15 million Series B led by QED Investors.
- **2022** — Bambee announced a $30 million Series C, bringing company-announced total funding to $65 million.
- **2024** — In a J.P. Morgan client feature, described moving Bambee from rapid growth to profitability over the preceding 12 months.

## Achievements

- Founded Bambee in 2016.
- Served as chief marketing officer at ZipRecruiter and led product work at Docstoc.
- Led Bambee through a $30 million Series C announced in March 2022.
- Bambee reported nearly 10,000 active subscribers in its March 2022 financing announcement.
- Bambee appeared on the 2023 Inc. 5000, a recognition Jones shared publicly.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — An executive biography attributed to Bambee and dated September 7, 2026 lists Jones as founder and CEO, focused on employment equity and access to HR infrastructure.
- **2024-09** — J.P. Morgan shared its Bambee feature in September 2024; Jones discussed adapting the company toward profitability.
- **2023-03** — Discussed audio advertising attribution and his work with Dan Granger on Media Roundtable.
- **2023-02** — Joined a QED Investors discussion about reductions in force, leadership accountability and communicating difficult decisions.

## Links

- Website: https://www.bambee.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allandjones/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TheAllanJones

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Last updated: 2026-10-21