Mike Jakob
About Mike Jakob
Mike Jakob serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Dentologie and is an Advisory Board Member at Black Spectacles, both roles he has held since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in strategic and operational leadership in the technology sector, he has held various executive positions, including President, CFO, and COO at Sportvision, Inc.
Work at Dentologie
Mike Jakob has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Dentologie since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the organization. His leadership contributes to the company's financial health and operational efficiency in the Greater Chicago Area.
Advisory Role at Black Spectacles
Since 2022, Mike Jakob has been an Advisory Board Member at Black Spectacles. In this capacity, he provides strategic guidance and insights to support the company's growth and development initiatives. His extensive experience in finance and operations enhances the board's decision-making processes.
Professional Background
Mike Jakob has over 20 years of experience in strategic, financial, and operational leadership within the technology sector. His previous roles include serving as President, CFO, and COO at Sportvision, Inc. from 2002 to 2016, and as a Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal in 2022. He has also held various positions at Sears, Roebuck & Co., including Director of Sears Online.
Education and Expertise
Mike Jakob holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Production Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His academic background supports his expertise in financial strategy and operational management.
Leadership Experience
Throughout his career, Mike Jakob has balanced organizational leadership with strategic financial management. He has served as a board member for various venture capital and private equity-backed technology companies, where he contributed to defining strategic direction and leading execution. His roles have included managerial positions at AT Kearney and Unwired Technology.