Jake Thorne is a New Business Associate at Plaid since December 2023, previously serving as a Staff Writer at Ultiworld. Prior experience includes working as an Energy Advisor at KOTA Energy Group, achieving a 35% conversion rate in sales and closing over 30 solar installation deals. Jake also interned at PwC in Digital Assurance & Transparency, focusing on IT control assessments and data management. Additional roles include customer service positions and editorial internships, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills. Jake holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.