Venturian

Venturian: A Modern Watch Brand Born from Adventure

Venturian is a rising microbrand in the watch industry, built on a simple but powerful idea: create durable, essential, adventure-ready tools for everyday explorers. Founded by designer and outdoor enthusiast Jason Strong, Venturian was born from his deep love for nature and his belief that good design should be both functional and timeless. His inspiration came during an alpine touring trip in the Valkyr Range, where he realized the need for a watch that could survive real adventure while still looking refined in daily life.

Since launching in 2021, Venturian has grown steadily, driven by a clear design philosophy—use real materials, remove unnecessary features, and build products that last. Strong’s background in creative design, working with global brands like adidas and REI, helped shape Venturian’s unique identity. Every product reflects his commitment to essentialism, authenticity, and practicality.

The brand gained significant attention with the Wildsider, a lightweight titanium tool watch featuring solar power, a compass bezel, and rugged construction suitable for extreme outdoor conditions. Its success on Kickstarter proved that enthusiasts appreciated Venturian’s blend of performance, minimalism, and exploration-inspired style. Models like the Daytripper continue this approach, offering compact, tough, solar-powered watches crafted for travel and daily use.

What sets Venturian apart is its evolution beyond watches. The company is now expanding into a full outdoor lifestyle brand, introducing gear and apparel designed with the same principles that guided its first watch—durability, clarity, and purpose. This shift shows Venturian’s ambition to become a trusted name for modern adventurers who value quality and simplicity.

In a world full of fast trends and throwaway products, Venturian stands out as a brand rooted in intention and exploration. With a clear vision and a growing community of supporters, it is steadily carving its place in the modern adventure-gear landscape.

Founder | Jason Strong

Jason Strong is the creative mind and founder behind Venturian, a modern microbrand dedicated to building durable, adventure-ready watches and outdoor gear. A graphic designer by profession and an explorer at heart, Jason has spent years working with global brands such as adidas and REI, where he sharpened his design philosophy—simple, functional, and built to last.

The idea for Venturian was born during one of his alpine touring trips in the Valkyr Range. Surrounded by rugged landscapes, Jason saw the need for a watch that could handle real adventure while still feeling refined for everyday wear. With this vision, he launched Venturian in 2021, combining high-quality materials, minimalist styling, and real-world utility.

Today, he continues to lead Venturian as it grows from a Kickstarter success story into a full outdoor lifestyle brand, offering watches, gear, and apparel designed with intention and purpose. Jason’s work reflects his belief in essentialism and authenticity, making him one of the standout creative founders in the modern microbrand watch scene.

CEO

Jason Strong is the creative mind, founder and CEO at Venturian.