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Jacob Pechenik Bio

Facts About Jacob Pechenik

Celebrated NameJacob Pechenik
Age51 Years Old
Nick NameJacob Pechenik
Birth NameJacob Pechenik
Birth Date1972-06-16
GenderMale
Profession Businessman , Film Producer , Entrepreneur
Birth NationUSA
Place Of BirthSan Antonio, Texas
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAmerican-White
ReligionJudaism
HoroscopeGemini
FatherSteve
MotherRuth
SiblingsAna Pechenik and Tony Pechenik
EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology
WifeZooey Deschanel (ex)
ChildrenElsie Otter Pechenik (daughter) and Charlie Wolf Pechenik (son)
Sexual OrientationStraight
Net Worth$5 Million
Source of WealthBusiness and Entertainment Industry
Height5 feet 9 inches
Weight70 KG
Hair ColorDark Brown
Eye ColorBrown
Shoe Size8 US

Jacob Pechenik is an American businessman, film producer, entrepreneur, and social media influencer who is famous for being the former husband of actress, Zooey Deschanel. He co-founded the start-up TechTrader and set up and served as the CEO of YellowJacket Software. He is also well-known for being the founder of Lettuce Grow Company. As a film producer, he has produced films including Kiss of the Damned, The Skeleton Twins, The Immigrant, and more. He has even worked as executive director for the romantic movie "Before Midnight". 

What is Jacob Pechenik Famous For?

  • Being a businessman, film producer, and entrepreneur. 
  • Being the CEO and the Founder of the Lettuce Grow Company. 

Who are the Parents of Jacob Pechenik?

Jacob Pechenik was born on June 16, 1972. He is from San Antonio, Texas, the USA. He holds American nationality and he belongs to the American-White ethnicity. His present age is 49 as of 2022. He follows the Judaism religion and his horoscope sign is Gemini. He was born into a joint family to his father, Steve, and his mother, Ruth Pechenik. He also has two siblings; Ana Pechenik and Tony Pechenik with whom he grew up. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from where he graduated in chemical engineering.

American Businessman, Jacob Pechenik

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Jacob Pechenik Career Timeline

  • After his graduation, he made a start-up TechTrader. His first start-up was a business-to-business enterprise software that provides trading exchanges catering to the direct materials markets for both public and private. 
  • In 2003, he set up YellowJacket Software to provide a better method of the trade of over-the-counter products.
  • He later launched the Lettuce Grow company which provides ideas and unique ways to grow lettuce at home. Today, he serves as the CEO and the founder of the company. 
  • In addition, he is also the co-founder of "The Farm Project". 
  • In 2007, he decided to start his own film production company, Venture Forth Productions to produce independent movies. The debut film from the company was "Terri" (2011). 
  • After that, he has been involved in many blockbuster movies including The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete, Jobs, The Skeleton Twins, Song One, Solace, Devil's Knot, You Can't Win, and more. 
  • At present, he is working as an executive producer in the film industry. 

Who is Jacob Pechenik Wife?

Jacob Pechenik was a married man to his beautiful ex-wife, Zooey Deschanel. By profession, Zooey is an American actress, musician, and songwriter. They married in the year 2015 and their marriage was held as a super-private ceremony. They are also blessed with two children namely Elsie Otter Pechenik (daughter) and Charlie Wolf Pechenik (son). In the year 2019, Jacob got separated from Zooey after four years of their marriage life. `"After much discussion and a long period of contemplation we have decided we are better off as friends, business partners, and co-parents rather than life partners," they told E! News in a joint statement. `"We remain committed to our business, our values, and most of all our children. Thank you for respecting our privacy at this time." Their divorce was finalized on June 1, 2020. Today, Jacob is living a single life happily. His sexual orientation is straight and he is not gay. 

Jacob Pechenik and his ex-wife, Zooey Deschanel

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How much is Jacob Pechenik Net Worth?

Jacob Pechenik is a multi-talented man who is a businessman, film producer, social media influencer, and entrepreneur. As of 2022, the net worth of Jacob Pechenik is estimated to have $5 Million. His main source of wealth comes from his business career and the entertainment industry. He made his fortune through his business and produced hit movies and shows. He is making his salary in thousands of dollars and he is living a cool lifestyle as of today. 

How tall is Jacob Pechenik?

Jacob Pechenik is a handsome actor with the perfect height of 5 feet 9 inches or 1.75 m and his body weight is 70 Kg. His hair color is dark brown and his eye color is brown. He wears a shoe size of 8 US.  

Trivias About Jacob Pechenik You Need To Know.

  • In 2016, Pechenik and his wife, Zooey Deschanel, founded ‘The Farm Project’ to make the process of growing their own food easy for people and to encourage conversation between farmers and their respective communities.
  • He is active on social media.
  • He loves horse riding.
  • He has two siblings.
  • He is also a philanthropist.
  • He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and spent the next two decades in the development and support of enterprise-class trading platforms for prominent financial service firms and Fortune 500 companies.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jacob Pechenik.

Where was Jacob Pechenik born?

Jacob Pechenik was born in San Antonio, Texas.

Who is the father of Jacob Pechenik?

The father of Jacob Pechenik is Steve.

Who is the mother of Jacob Pechenik?

The mother of Jacob Pechenik is Ruth.

What is the net worth of Jacob Pechenik?

The net worth of Jacob Pechenik is $5 Million.

What is the color of Jacob Pechenik’s hair?

Jacob Pechenik hair color is Dark Brown.

What is the color of Jacob Pechenik’s eye?

Jacob Pechenik eye color is Brown.

Jacob Pechenik Biography

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