Jake C.
About Jake C.
Jake C. is a lecturer and angel investor with extensive experience in e-commerce and digital marketing. He has held academic positions at various institutions and currently teaches at Harvard Business School while also leading Tadpull in Bozeman, Montana.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Jake C. currently serves as a Lecturer at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he develops and teaches courses focused on e-commerce, digital marketing, design thinking, and data science. His teaching is complemented by his involvement in academic research initiatives and case study development for the Executive MBA program.
Previous Academic Positions
Jake C. has held several academic positions prior to his current role. He worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Montana - College of Business from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to the educational landscape in Missoula, Montana. Additionally, he served as an Adjunct Professor at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design for one year in 2013-2014 and at Montana State University for 16 years from 2007 to 2023.
Professional Experience in E-Commerce and Consulting
Jake C. has extensive experience in the e-commerce sector and consulting. He has been an Angel Investor at eCommerceFuel Capital since 2020, focusing on direct-to-consumer e-commerce ventures. Previously, he worked as an Independent Consultant at Microsoft Corporation from 2007 to 2008 and as a Marketing Manager at ProPharma Group from 2006 to 2007.
Educational Background
Jake C. has a diverse educational background. He studied at Drury University, where he earned a BA with Honors in Marketing, Physics, and a Minor in Mathematics and Global Studies, completing his studies in 2004. He also attended Washington University in St. Louis for a year in 2001-2002, focusing on Mechanical Engineering.
Research and Development Contributions
Jake C. actively supports academic research initiatives and collaborates with Harvard Business Review on developing cases related to data strategies in e-commerce for artificial intelligence. He experiments with machine learning algorithms to decode digital datasets, contributing to advancements in the field.