Born and raised in Arizona, Jake began his career as a Mergers and Acquisitions banker but quickly found his path as an entrepreneur. He has co-founded or served in executive roles in startups spanning FinTech, Manufacturing, Media, and Talent Optimization. Today, Jake serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of Performance Protocol and sits on several startup boards including Whitespace Enterprises, a precision medicine startup backed by Mitsubishi.

Jake is passionate about sharing his approach to bringing startups to market through his unique blend of finance, story-telling, and creative partnerships. He received his undergraduate degree in finance from Santa Clara University. Jake is also a board member for the Arizona Museum of Natural History where he serves as treasurer.

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