Make Money with Teledermatology | Jack Jia

Sep 18, 2025

Jack Jia, a four-time Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder/CEO of Musely, shares his incredible journey from exporting oranges to leading the teledermatology revolution. He discusses the importance of the 'fail fast, iterate fast' mindset in entrepreneurship and the real-world problems that fuel genuine innovation. Jack reveals how Musely transformed from a content platform into a powerhouse of prescription skincare, focusing on affordability and efficacy while fostering feedback loops to refine their offerings.

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ANECDOTE

First Business: Oranges To PCs

Jack's first entrepreneurial sale was exporting a whole container of California oranges back to China.
He later scaled into selling PCs to China, turning that early trade into a multimillion-dollar business.

ANECDOTE

Interwoven's Meteoric IPO

Interwoven grew from a small idea into a web content management leader and IPO in under four years.
Jack watched the IPO day where the expected $17 price spiked to $170, a life-changing moment financially.

INSIGHT

Team Over Market (Slightly)

Jack weighs team slightly above market because great teams can find or create the right market.
He scores passion and talent heavily and treats technology as the least important early-stage factor.

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Jack Jia is a four-time Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and the founder/CEO of Musely, the fastest-growing teledermatology platform in the US. From exporting oranges to building nine-figure software companies and funding a dozen tech unicorns, Jack’s journey is a masterclass in pivoting, problem-solving, and innovating at scale. His story with Musely—spawned to solve his wife’s melasma—has redefined how Americans access prescription skincare by blending tech, telemedicine, and affordability.

On this episode we talk about:

Jack’s journey from early tech ventures to Musely’s explosive growth
The art of the “fail fast, iterate fast” entrepreneurial method
Why listening deeply to customer pain points drives genuine innovation
How Musely pivoted from a content marketplace to delivering prescription-grade skincare for real results
The science, strategy, and business model behind Musely’s affordable, effective treatments

Top 3 Takeaways

1. True innovation starts by solving real, unmet needs—not chasing trends or surface-level problems.
2. Being willing to pivot (even after millions invested) is the mark of a resilient founder and organization.
3. For lasting success, build feedback loops, evolve with science, and focus on efficacy plus customer trust.

Notable Quotes

“Our success comes from efficacy, affordability, and real results—'Musely Works' is more than a slogan.”
“We went from a content app to a telemedicine powerhouse because we listened to what patients actually needed.”
“The team is everything: great teams find great markets—even if they start out in the wrong one.”

Connect with Jack Jia:

LinkedIn: Jack Jia
Company: musely.com
Gold House Profile: Jack Jia

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