Jennifer Gilbert

Early Life

Jennifer Gilbert was born in 1968. She majored in interior design at Michigan State University and graduated during an economic downturn. This led to a shift in her original career plans, influencing her to venture into the mortgage industry.

Rise to Success

Jennifer Gilbert's career began with a freelance design gig for her then future husband Dan Gilbert's brother's company, Rock Financial, the predecessor to Rocket Mortgage. She later joined the firm, which propelled her into the world of finance and investments. In 2010, she founded Doodle Home, a virtual studio for interior designers, which she sold in 2015. She later launched Amber Engine, a Detroit-based home furnishings services and tech firm, which she sold in 2022.

Key Business Strategies

Her business acumen is evident in her ability to identify opportunities and create successful ventures. She leveraged her design background and entrepreneurial spirit to build and sell multiple companies. Her ownership of a significant stake in Rocket Companies further solidified her position in the financial industry. Also, her role as founder of Pophouse, a Detroit-based design studio for commercial spaces, showcases her commitment to creating environments where people can thrive.

Philanthropy

Jennifer Gilbert, alongside her then-husband Dan Gilbert, is deeply involved in philanthropy through the Gilbert Family Foundation. The foundation supports neurofibromatosis (NF) research and promotes housing stability and economic mobility in Detroit. She also heads NFx, a foundation established to discover and develop targeted treatments for neurofibromatosis.