ATLANTA — Presso®, the locally based robotics company backed by Silicon Valley’s top investors, reports it has welcomed Jon Gershman to its staff as chief commercial officer.
As Presso prepares to scale nationally, he will lead its commercial strategy, partnerships and capital growth efforts — bringing unmatched industry credibility and a powerful network to the team, the company says.
With over 20 years of experience building and scaling innovative businesses, Gershman is widely respected across the laundry industry and the broader entrepreneurial community for his ability to create deep, lasting partnerships and unlock meaningful growth, Presso says.
He first entered the clothing care space through his time at Laundrylux, where he made a major impact on how laundry solutions are marketed and delivered.
“Presso is solving real, entrenched problems in an industry that’s been largely untouched by innovation — and doing it with elegance, speed, and soul,” says Gershman. “I’m honored to be joining them full-time as a true partner on this mission.”
“Jon’s commercial instincts, industry insight, and enormous heart make him exactly the kind of leader we need as we enter this next chapter,” says Nishant Jain, CEO and co-founder of Presso. “He’s the rare kind of executive who can drive big deals, inspire a team, and stay grounded in service of the mission. We’re lucky to have him.”
Presso’s robotic garment care units clean, press and sanitize clothing in under five minutes — using 80% less water, 88% less emissions, zero harsh chemicals, and no human handling, the company says.
Presso says it is rapidly expanding its footprint across laundromats, multifamily housing, hospitality, corporate offices, and entertainment production, with strategic pilots already underway — including a national program with WASH, the largest laundry room operator in North America.
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