Archie Gottesman

CO-FOUNDER

Why JewBelong?

“Because Judaism is a great product with lousy marketing. JewBelong is out to change that.”

  • Karaoke? Count me in! I’m singing Goodbye Earl by the Chicks or Drunk on a Plane by Dierks Bentley!
  • Bartender! Please make me a(n) vodka martini, extra olives, a little bit dirty.
  • If I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross or You Make by World Go Round by Hall and Oates is playing, I’ll be on the dance floor.
  • Best musical? A Chorus Line.

For more than 20 years, Archie and Stacy (see JewBelong co-founder) were the voice behind Manhattan Mini Storage NYC. Using politics, sex, pop culture, and plain old snark, they made Manhattan Mini Storage one of New York City’s most iconic brands. In addition to branding, Archie’s business experience includes HR, business operations, and real estate. She has sat on the boards of a number of organizations, including Foundation for Jewish Camp, Israel Campus Coalition, Kent Place School, Democratic Majority for Israel, Women’s Board of NJPAC, Zioness, and Animal Haven Shelter. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Wexner Heritage Foundation. Archie and her husband, Gary DeBode, live in NJ and are the proud parents of 3 daughters and 3+ shelter dogs