Jacob Ivester

Jacob Ivester, MBA, is an experienced consultant and advisor currently working with Hatchet Ventures since February 2024, where responsibilities include developing comprehensive go-to-market strategies for portfolio companies. Previously, Jacob held various roles in customer success management at organizations such as GitLab, Lacework, OpsMx, Progress Chef, JFrog, EverString, and Smart Sparrow. Key achievements involve aligning operational workflows and enhancing customer experiences to drive value. Jacob also served in business development and consulting roles at CA Technologies and Adobe. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing from the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business and a BS in Advertising from San José State University.