Jake Becker

Jake Becker is a seasoned product leader with significant experience in the education technology sector. Currently serving as Senior Director of Product at Handshake since February 2020, Becker plays a crucial role in shaping the leading early talent recruiting marketplace utilized by millions of job seekers and numerous higher education partners. Prior to Handshake, Becker held various positions at BrightBytes, including Director of Product and later VP Product, where contributions led to the company's acquisition by Google. Additional experience includes roles as Product Manager at Learnist and Grockit, focusing on product feature development and international growth, as well as serving as Academic Director at Grockit, where management of a large team of academic specialists took place. Becker holds a B.S. in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University.