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Bert Jacobs is the co-founder and Chief Executive Optimist of The Life is good Company. A $100 million privately held business based in Boston, MA, Life is good\u00ae spreads positive vibes with its colorful collection of apparel and accessories. Jake, Life is good\u2019s iconic hero with the contagious smile, teaches men, women and children that optimism is fun, healthy, and empowering. Bert has appeared on CNN\u2019s Tips from the Top, CNBC\u2019s Business Nation, and The Donny Deutch Show. Life is good has been featured in the New York Times, on the cover of Inc Magazine, and on NBC\u2019s The Today Show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bert Jacobs is the co-founder and Chief Executive Optimist of The Life is good Company. A $100 million privately held business based in Boston, MA, […]
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