Jefferson Scholar alumnus finds success at the helm of a fast-growing startup

Chase Pion, the Jeffrey Rockwell Cudlip Memorial Jefferson Scholar from the Class of 2016, is changing the face of the high-end watch resale world. His startup, Bezel, tackles a problem every collector fears: counterfeits. What began as a passion project with a childhood friend has become a mission-driven company built on rigorous authentication, proprietary expertise, and a buyers-first ethos.