David Orr
David Orr is a co-founder of Cowork Tahoe as well as Untethered Workspace and the opensource coworking software, Jellyswitch. Born and raised in Mountain View, California, David developed a passion for technology. David received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis. He worked as an early employee at a number of technology startups in Silicon Valley. After going through a successful exit, David moved to South Lake Tahoe to align himself closely with his passions. H currently serves on the board of directors for the El Dorado Community Foundation and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), where he helps advocate for even more amazing trails in Tahoe. In addition to his community service, he makes sure to enjoy a wide variety of activities from snowboarding, to hiking, to mountain biking, and his most guilty pleasure, video games. Most of all, he loves sharing all that Tahoe has to offer with his two cherished daughters.
Jamie Orr, Ph.D
Dr. Jamie Orr is a co-founder of Cowork Tahoe, as well as Untethered Workspace and the opensource coworking software, Jellyswitch. Passionate about nature and science from an early age, she received her BS in physics from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and then went on to obtain a PhD in theoretical physics from UC Davis. In Silicon Valley, Jamie developed research & curricular programs in renewable energy technology & efficiency, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and 3D printing and held research privileges at NASA Ames Research Center. She also served on the board of directors of Sustainable Silicon Valley and as co-chair of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Energy Committee. In Tahoe, she currently serves as a founding cabinet member of the Tahoe Women's Community Fund, as well as a director on the boards of the Tahoe Chamber and Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation. Jamie frequently speaks on topics spanning cutting edge science, economic development, and the future of work, and you can find some of her writing at Allwork.Space. Outside of work, you can find Jamie spending time with her two daughters on the trails, on the soccer field, at dance practice, or conducting science experiments at home.