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My Take
Greenfield is proof that careers rarely follow the plan, and I love him for it. A National Merit Scholar on a pre-med track at Oberlin, he could have become a doctor, but instead co-founded Ben & Jerry's and built one of the most beloved brands in America. What earns my respect is that he and Ben fused commerce with conscience, treating ice cream as a vehicle for activism and philanthropy. From Brooklyn to ice-cream legend, his journey suggests purpose can hide in unexpected flavors. He makes me believe business can be playful, ethical, and genuinely human.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Greenfield
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・グリーンフィールド
- Reading
- じぇりー・ぐりーんふぃーるど
- Born
- March 14, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- entrepreneur
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Sanford H. Calhoun High School
- University
- Oberlin College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry%20Greenfield
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Greenfield born?
Born March 14, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Jerry Greenfield from?
Jerry Greenfield is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Jerry Greenfield do?
Jerry Greenfield works as entrepreneur.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.