Background and Experience
Jakob began his career as a Sales Development Representative at PitchBook Data, a global private market research firm specializing in providing financial data to capital market professionals, before taking on a more strategic role and managing a sales development team. As a Sales Development Manager at PitchBook Data, Jakob and his team focused on identifying clients who could benefit from PitchBook’s financial data solutions in private equity, venture capital, M&A, and broader financial markets.
Qualifications
Jakob attended the University of Maryland, where he studied Economics.
Outside of the office
Jakob enjoys traveling, trying new foods and spending time with his family, friends and goldendoodle Charla, as well as a range of hobbies including cycling and jiu jitsu. As a type 1 diabetic, he is also heavily involved with multiple diabetes focussed non-profit organizations, such as AYUDA (American Youth Understanding Diabetes Abroad), Breakthrough T1D, and A Mild Sprain Trail Run.