We handle the hard stuff
so you can focus on your business
We're Creators. We Put Creators First.
EssentL was born when our founders, successful creators and business people themselves, got tired of explaining to traditional providers that “No, this isn’t just a hobby” and “Yes, we need actual business protection and health coverage.”
We believe creator businesses deserve the same legitimacy as any other business. Because what you’re building matters.
Meet The Humans Behind EssentL
Crystal Jackson
Co-Founder & CTO
Before essentL, Crystal was juggling life as a content creator and former Intel engineer. She knows firsthand the struggle of finding insurance that actually works for creators, because she couldn’t find it herself. Her frustration became our mission.
Chris Jackson
Founder & CEO
Jack Pachacz
COO/CFO
Dawn Scarfo
Head of HR & Product
John Komadina
Head of Sales
John’s spent 8 years championing small business’s best-kept secret: the PEO. He’s helped hundreds of companies—big and small—stay focused on growth while HR, payroll, and benefits get handled. Off the clock, he’s playing zone defense with three kids under 3.
Kristoph Oedman
Marketing Advisor
Kristoph is the former Director of Marketing at Zynga and founder of Designteam the top fractional marketing & design agency for startups.
What We're Building
Imagine having all the protection and services you need in one place. And imagine getting it all at prices previously available only to big companies with hundreds of employees. That’s EssentL—your partner in corporate-quality benefits at creator-friendly prices. One connected plan that grows with you.
Complete
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision
- Mental health coverage
- 401K Retirement plans
- Life Insurance
Team
Management
- Full-service payroll
- Contractor payments
- Team benefits
- Onboarding tools
Creator Business Compliance
- Multi-state compliance
- Tax filing support
- Business insurance
- Legal templates
Creator Protection
- Production insurance
- Brand deal protection
- Equipment coverage
- Liability insurance
Join Us (Seriously, We'd Love That!)
EssentL is live and ready to protect you and your creator business. Become a member now and get access to premium health benefits, payroll, workers comp, and full HR compliance, all built for creators like you.
Start today and get the benefits you deserve.