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Jacob's work combines: Technology, Politics, and Communicating / Sharing Stories

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Day In The Life

Director, Innovation Policy and Social Investment

I connect AT&T with key leaders in technology and education.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Graduate Degree

    Mba

    University of California-Berkeley

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Political Science and Government, General

    Stanford University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Chief Executives:

High School

Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General

Bachelor's Degree: Political Science and Government, General

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Went to school.

  • 2.

    Volunteered on a political campaign.

  • 3.

    Worked in politics.

  • 4.

    Went back to school.

  • 5.

    Went to work at AT&T.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Family:

    There is nowhere to use that skill.

  • How I responded:

    Show them they are wrong. Instead of focusing on the next job be the best at the job you have - that will lead to the next one.