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Jacob Babcock

Founder

CEO at Nucurrent

Greater Chicago Area

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About

Jacob Babcock is the CEO and Founder of NuCurrent Inc, a company developing wireless power and data systems for wearable devices, where its portfolio includes over 450 patents and an AI-driven design platform. He previously taught at Roosevelt High School in Missouri through Teach For America, and has testified on innovation policy before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Babcock serves on the boards of mHUB and the NFC Forum and is a member of The 81 Collection, a founders fund for hard industries.

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Capital Midwest FundMequonDipalo VenturesChicagoHyde Park AngelsChicagoIU VenturesBloomingtonLakewest Venture PartnersChicago · $50K – $1M checks

Experience

  1. NuCurrent IncCEO and Foundercurrent2009 — presentChicago
  2. mHUB ChicagoBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  3. The 81 CollectionMembercurrent2022 — present
  4. University of Illinois at ChicagoAdvisory Board Member - College of Engineering2016 — 2021
  5. cleverbridgeLegal Counsel - North America2012 — 2014Chicago
  6. Foley & Lardner LLPBusiness Law Attorney2009 — 2012Chicago
  7. Teach for AmericaCorps Member2004 — 2006St. Louis

Skills & more

Public Speaking6Strategic Planning19Strategy18Leadership6Fundraising6Entrepreneurship26Mediation1Venture Capital9Corporate Law5Strategic Partnerships33Start-ups56Business Development34
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jacob Babcock?
Jacob Babcock is the CEO and Founder of NuCurrent Inc, a company developing wireless power and data systems for wearable devices, where its portfolio includes over 450 patents and an AI-driven design platform. He previously taught at Roosevelt High School in Missouri through Teach For America, and has testified on innovation policy before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Babcock serves on the boards of mHUB and the NFC Forum and is a member of The 81 Collection, a founders fund for hard industries.
Where does Jacob Babcock work?
Jacob Babcock is CEO of Nucurrent.
What companies did Jacob Babcock found?
Jacob Babcock founded Nucurrent.
Where did Jacob Babcock go to school?
Jacob Babcock studied at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law (JD, Law); Indiana University Bloomington (BS, Liberal Arts and Management Program).

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Indiana University Bloomington mafia94

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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law mafia9

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Hudson HollisterJ.D.Founded Hdata +1Rohit AgarwalJ.D.Founded SoraFinance +1Avani PatelDoctor of Law (JD)Founded TrendSeeder HoldingsParas ManiarJDFounded Text.aiStephen LaneDoctor of Law - JDFounded FlyHomesDiederik van LedeLLMFounded Triple Dragon

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The 81 Collection mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Arnav DalmiaAdvisorFounded CubiiAlessandro DiSantoFounding MemberFounded Hallow Prayer and meditationPatrick FlynnLimited PartnerFounded Hazel Technologies Inc

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Also attended Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law70

Jon EideManaging Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Echo Health VenturesJennifer HsiehDirector, Compliance at Deerfield Management CompanyMiles KilburnManaging Partner at Mosaik PartnersEyal KarshHead of American Family Ventures at American Family VenturesGabe GreenbaumGeneral Partner at B4 CapitalLauren DanielChief Compliance Officer and General Counsel at 5AM Ventures

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Also attended Indiana University Bloomington264

Tianen LiangTax Controller at Felicis VenturesDavid KraneCEO & Managing Partner at GV (Google Ventures)Keren GottliebEvent Manager at GreycroftLogan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechJay JohnsonBoard Member at CincyTechEric TobiasInvestor at High Alpha

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Shared employers

Also worked at University of Illinois at Chicago30

Kevin WangCEO, FOSSA Inc. at OSS CapitalStefano GaliassoVice President at Energy Capital VenturesJack McGuireResearch Associate at Casdin CapitalRoger JansenHealth Moonshot Impact Board at StartUp HealthPooja GoelManaging Director at Ascension VenturesPaul MagelliDirector, Illini Angels at Illinois Ventures

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Also worked at cleverbridge1

James MikrutFounder at Payload

Also worked at Foley & Lardner LLP4

Galen MasonManaging Director at Service Provider CapitalBrian KaasPresident and Managing Director at TruStage VenturesDanielle CarrManaging Director of Human Resources at DeerpathAbigail BarnesCo-Founder & CEO at Allergy Amulet

Also worked at Teach for America115

Chelcie TaylorInvestor at GGV CapitalRobin LiInvestor at GGV CapitalAmanda DawsonDirector, People Operations at StartXEllie HinkenInvestor at Khosla VenturesStefan SchroppSenior Regulatory Counsel at ParadigmBrandon WolfeCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Jordan Partners

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