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Brad Jakeman

Investor

Founding Managing Partner at Rethink Education · Managing Partner at Rethink Capital Partners

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Brad Jakeman is an advisor and marketer in residence at Google with experience as a global operating executive. He is co-founder and co-managing partner of Rethink Food, a venture fund investing in Series A and B food technology companies focused on sustainability and addressing food system challenges through AI, machine learning, biotechnology, and other technologies. Rethink Food operates as part of Rethink Capital Partners, which has over 40 years of investment experience in impact investing.

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BradJakeman @bradjakeman

Just back from 2 weeks of traveling. @KLM thank u 4 one of the best airline experiences I’ve had- superb lounge, great aircraft, amazing food and most of all a welcoming, warm and friendly team at every step along the way- on the ground and in the air. Thank u! #KL0463

Sep 22, 2022 · ♥ 4

BradJakeman @bradjakeman

I don’t blame you @Cristiano . https://t.co/xiL6pLL4FP

Jun 15, 2021 · ♥ 5

BradJakeman @bradjakeman

So excited to read this! I am proud to have worked for the inspiring @IndraNooyi at @PepsiCo and now even more proud to count her as a dear friend. Congratulations Indra. And watch out @nytimes , there’s a best seller coming your way!!! https://t.co/ZCWX73ZHps

Jun 2, 2021 · ♥ 3

Experience

  1. GoogleAdvisor/Marketer In Residencecurrent2025 — present
  2. Good(ish)Co-Founder/Co-Chairmancurrent2025 — presentNew York, United States
  3. TOMSMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  4. Dollar Shave ClubChairman of the Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  5. NYSEMember, NYSE CEO-Recommended Board Diversity Programcurrent2023 — presentUnited States
  6. Camco ManufacturingBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
  7. Sunny Sky ProductsBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
  8. Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Senior Advisorcurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
  9. Rethink FoodCo-Founder, Managing Partnercurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
  10. Macquarie UniversityVice Chancellor & President’s Circlecurrent2020 — presentGreater Sydney Area
  11. The Humane Society of the United StatesVice Chairman of The Board2019 — 2025Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  12. CartierSenior Advisor2022 — 2024Paris, Île-de-France, France
  13. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)Board Member2018 — 2024New York, New York
  14. United States Military Academy at West PointGuest Lecturer2020 — 2023New York, United States
  15. LGBT CenterBoard Co-Chair & Executive Committee Member2017 — 2022New York
  16. Association of National AdvertisersBoard Member2015 — 2018
  17. Ad CouncilMember Board Of Directors, Executive Committee2015 — 2018United States
  18. PepsiCoPresident, Global Beverage Group2011 — 2018
  19. Activision BlizzardEVP, Chief Marketing Officer2008 — 2011
  20. Macy'sExecutive Vice President, Marketing2006 — 2007

Education

  1. Macquarie UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & Mass Communications1987 — 1989

Skills & more

Advertising38Brand Architecture41Marketing Strategy9Integrated Marketing3Digital Strategy3Marketing1Social Media MarketingBrand Development51Digital Media1Digital MarketingSocial Media1

From Brad's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Macquarie University60

Matt LinklaterInvestor Relations Manager at Square Peg CapitalOssi TiainenPartner at NGP CapitalEd GregorySenior Legal Counsel at AirTree VenturesStuart FoxPartner at ArtesianJakub RodFund Legal Counsel at Rockaway VenturesPrashanth RangaswamyHead of Operations at Alium Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Google1,078

Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundJess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalTomasz TunguzFounder & General Partner at Theory VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at Felicis

+ 1,072 more

Also worked at United States Military Academy at West Point5

Brad HarrisonInvestor at Scout VenturesCorey ArchibequeSenior Associate at Advantage Capital PartnersIan FolauOperating Partner at Scout VenturesBryson BortInvestor at Inner Loop CapitalMark deLaarManaging Director at Summit Partners

Also worked at PepsiCo54

Mark TowfiqVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalDaniel MurrayVenture Partner at Calibrate VenturesHarry HuiCo-founder of ClearVue Partners at CVP NoLimitAnna FarberovVenture Partner at TAU VenturesMarie-Christine LevetFounding Partner at EducapitalRuth Foxe BladerInvestor at Citrine Venture

+ 48 more

Also worked at Citibank655

Nina AchadjianInvestor at Index VenturesRishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)RustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesKerry WongHead of Investor Relations at Pantera CapitalTori KorineInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersAnn PauloseSenior Investor Relations Associate at Greycroft

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Colleagues at Rethink Education

Amy Nelson
Managing Partner at Rethink Education
Bridget Duru
Vice President at Rethink Education
Michael Walden
Investment Committee Member at Rethink Education
Monique Malcolm-Hay
Vice President at Rethink Education
Rini Greenfield
Founding Managing Partner at Rethink Education