Jake Knapp is a renowned Partner at GV (Google Ventures) and an expert in innovation and entrepreneurship. He graduated from Cornell University with a Magna Cum Laude and continued to work with big names such as Google and J.P. Morgan. Before that, he interned at The White House and the United States House of Representatives. Jake co-founded Headliner, a startup that helped journalists to get reliable sources and the latest news stories. During his tenure at Google, Jake served as Channels Manager, leading the development of major Google products like Gmail and Hangouts.

Jake is a gifted innovator and strategist, who has conducted several design sprints that help businesses to solve problems and create innovative products quickly. He is a sought-after speaker on innovation, creativity, and product development. He has authored two books, "Sprint" and "Make Time," which are widely acclaimed in the industry. Jake's expertise in facilitating design sprints and mentoring startups has given him an edge. He is mentor to many startups and has helped them in raising funds, developing products, and creating a strong brand image.