Gordon’s first business failed. Started in 1992, while he was in the 2nd grade, he was nearly suspended for operating a business on school property (and as a result lost his initial investment of $10). While $10 doesn’t sound like a lot of money lost on a business venture, it’s a lot of money to an 8-year old! This loss was a formative experience and an important lesson learned early.
Gordon got into graphic design and web development in 1999, launching his first website for a paying client in 2000. After a brief distraction attaining a Psychology degree at Colorado State University, he returned to the industry professionally in 2008, and founded Copper Leaf Creative in 2011.