Jake Mongston
About Jake Mongston
Jake Mongston serves as the Account Director EMEA at Egress Software Technologies and has held the position of Non Executive Director at Thursday since 2020. He has a background in Sports and Exercise Science and has worked in various roles in business development and account management across multiple companies.
Work at Egress
Jake Mongston serves as the Account Director for EMEA at Egress Software Technologies. In this role, he has been responsible for managing and expanding business operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa since 2019. His focus includes developing client relationships and driving sales strategies tailored to the unique needs of the EMEA market. His tenure at Egress has allowed him to leverage his previous experience in business development to enhance the company's presence in the region.
Current Role at Thursday
Jake Mongston has held the position of Non-Executive Director at Thursday since 2020. In this capacity, he has played a significant role in promoting a unique dating app that operates exclusively on Thursdays. His involvement has been crucial in enhancing user engagement and excitement for the platform. He has contributed to the company's mission of transforming the online dating experience, particularly by being part of the team since its early stages.
Previous Experience at Signal AI
Before his current roles, Jake Mongston worked as an Account Executive at Signal AI for five months in 2019. Based in London, he focused on client acquisition and relationship management during his tenure. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the technology sector and helped develop his skills in sales and account management.
Background in Business Development
Jake Mongston has a solid background in business development, having worked as a Business Development Manager at Gartner from 2016 to 2019. His role involved identifying new business opportunities and fostering client relationships. Prior to that, he served as an Account Manager at Pareto Law from 2014 to 2016, where he further honed his skills in sales and account management.
Education and Expertise
Jake Mongston studied Sports and Exercise Science at The University of Winchester, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) from 2010 to 2013. He also attended St Christopher School and The Knights Templar School, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science. His educational background has equipped him with analytical skills and a strong understanding of human behavior, which he applies in his professional roles.