Jeff Standard

Jeff Standard has a diverse work experience. Jeff co-founded Drivemode in 2013 and served as the Co-founder and Head of Product until 2019. After Honda Motors acquired Drivemode, they transitioned to the role of Vice President of Product, where they are responsible for setting product strategy, scaling the team, and ensuring execution. Jeff also currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Drivemode. Prior to their time at Drivemode, Jeff worked as an Early Stage Startup Consultant at Compincentives, Inc, where they helped the founders develop their initial product and find market fit. Jeff also worked as the Director of Sales and Business Development at smartvark and as a Sr. Product Manager at LaSalle Bank/Bank of America, leading the development of a CDO modeling platform. Jeff started their career as a Software Engineer at Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company, where they built software platforms for analyzing hedge fund trading patterns. Jeff holds an MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Management.

Jeff Standard attended California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 2000 to 2004, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. Afterward, from 2011 to 2013, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Marketing. In 2012, they also spent some time at Keio University, although the specific degree and field of study are unknown. Additionally, in April 2007, they obtained a certification as a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst from the institution www.caia.org.