Jake Shepherd

Jake Shepherd has a diverse work experience, starting as a Mate/Manager at Trader Joe's from 2009 to 2015. Jake then went on to work as the Founder of the Freelance League of North Carolina from 2018 to 2019. Jake also served as an Advisor at Agave Semiconductor from 2018 to 2019 and as an Advisory Board Member at Hackathon Jr. from 2019 to 2022. In 2019, they also became a Board Member at WRAL TechWire. Jake founded Downtown Techies in 2017 and co-founded The Unicorn Finders in 2020, where they served as the Head of Innovation. Jake joined Vaco in 2015 and held various positions, including Sr. Technical Connector and Director of Technical Solutions. In 2018, they founded VacoBuilt and became the Founder and Managing Partner. Their most recent role is as the President of BUILT, a position they have held since 2023. Jake Shepherd's work experience spans across various industries, including technology, consulting, freelancing, and nonprofit organizations.

Jake Shepherd attended the Master's Commission Bible Institute in Los Angeles from 2007 to 2009. During their time there, they focused on studying Strategic Leadership and Fundraising, although no specific degree was mentioned.