Jake Nicholson

Jake Nicholson is a seasoned business professional serving as the Managing Director at SMEVentures since 2019, where a search fund model is utilized to facilitate business succession in Australia. In addition to this role, Jake holds positions as Entrepreneur in Residence and Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at INSEAD. Jake is also a director at multiple organizations including Emerge IT Solutions Pty Ltd, Grima Recycling Pty Ltd, MultiSkills Training, and ACE Training. Moreover, Jake serves as a Board Advisor for the non-profit I Can Do That Theatre Company, fostering creativity and confidence in children through theatre. Prior experience includes roles such as Head of APAC at Voxy and an Approved Advisor at the Advisory Board Centre. Jake holds an MBA from INSEAD and a B.A. from Middlebury College, complemented by a study period in Italy.