Jacob is a Founder Partner and Angel Investor at Platform88; it is a network of energetic and experienced manufacturers, engineers, designers, retail professionals, industry experts and investors dedicated to helping develop young startups and ideas.

He is also a Board Member at Velong Industries. Velong Industries was founded in 2002, and is located in Yang Jiang, China. With over 200 factory workers, and a growing design team, Velong has quickly become a great source for innovatively designed, and well made OEM grilling products.

Jacob studied at Bowdoin college and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Religion/Religious Studies and Psychology.