Jake Poses

Co-Founder & CEO at Jumprope

Jake Poses is the Founder & CEO at Jumprope. Jake founded Jumprope in June of 2017 to build a place to discover, create and share step-by-step how-to videos. In 2020 Jumprose is one of Google's Best Android Apps.

Previously, Jake was the VP, Product at Thumbtack where he worked for over 5 years. As a member of Thumbtack’s leadership team Jake focused on the product vision, strategy and building our team. He was responsible for all aspects of the product, including customer experience, growth and monetization. Jake built and led 50-person team across product management, design, analytics and category management. In addition, Jake helped take Thumbtack to a $1.25B valuation and through five rounds of funding from investors including Sequoia Capital and Google Capital.

Jake developed and fine-tuned his problem solving skills, creative thinking and analytic mindset as an Associate at the top tier consultancy firm, Boston Consulting Group and at Bain Capital.

Jake is educated at Duke and Stanford University. In private Jake enjoys architecture, conversations, beers on rooftops and building.

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  • Co-Founder & CEO

    June, 2017 - present

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