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John-Paul (JP) Lake

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Co-Founder at Kern Venture Group

Bakersfield, California, United States

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About

John-Paul Lake is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Kern Venture Group. His background spans general management, with experience in finance, marketing, and sales, and his work includes involvement in education and the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Experience

  1. Kern Venture GroupManaging Partner and Co-Foundercurrent2018 — presentBakersfield, California Area
  2. Rain For RentDirectorcurrent2019 — present
  3. SeedCore FoundationCo-Founder and Treasurercurrent2018 — presentBakersfield, California Area
  4. Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.Chief Executive Officer2023 — 2024Bakersfield, California, United States
  5. B3K ProsperityExecutive Director2022 — 2023Kern County, California, United States
  6. Panama Buena-Vista Union School DistrictBoard Trustee2016 — 2023Bakersfield, California Area
  7. Nereus Capital Partners, LPPartner2017 — 2019Greater New York City Area
  8. Nereus Capital Partners, LPChief Operating Officer2017 — 2018Greater New York City Area
  9. Rain For RentProduct Manager2016 — 2017Bakersfield, California Area
  10. Rain For RentVice President of Sales and Marketing2013 — 2016Bakersfield, California Area
  11. Rain For RentDirector of Marketing2010 — 2013Bakersfield, California Area
  12. Rain For RentSales Operations Manager2009 — 2010
  13. Rain For RentOutside Sales2008 — 2009
  14. Bolthouse FarmsAsst. Brand Manager2005 — 2008
  15. ArmstrongInternet Marketing MBA Intern2004
  16. Intel, Inc.Sr. Financial Analyst2001 — 2003

Skills & more

Leadership88Strategic Planning83Analysis24Management66Public Speaking17Board of DirectorsBoard GovernanceAudit CommitteeInvestmentsVenture CapitalVenture FinancingFundraising
+12 moreOrganizational LeadershipCorporate GovernanceMarketing StrategyMarketing ManagementSales ManagementMarket ResearchMarketingBrand ManagementBudgetsMarketing CommunicationsBusiness StrategyCompetitive Analysis

Languages Spanish

  • NACD Directorship Certification® — NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)

From John-Paul's professional profile.

Colleagues at Kern Venture Group

Anna Tombazzi
Advisor to the Fund at Kern Venture Group
Austin Llach
Advisor to the Fund at Kern Venture Group
Bob Smith
General Partner at Kern Venture Group
Brandon McNaughton
Advisor to the Fund at Kern Venture Group
Brian Conner
Advisor to the Fund at Kern Venture Group
David Higdon
Founder at Kern Venture Group
Dr. Ravi Patel
General Partner at Kern Venture Group
Emil Hewage
Advisor at Kern Venture Group

Frequently asked questions

Who is John-Paul (JP) Lake?
John-Paul Lake is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Kern Venture Group. His background spans general management, with experience in finance, marketing, and sales, and his work includes involvement in education and the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Where does John-Paul (JP) Lake work?
John-Paul (JP) Lake is Co-Founder at Kern Venture Group.
Where did John-Paul (JP) Lake go to school?
John-Paul (JP) Lake studied at University of Virginia Darden School of Business (Masters, Business Administration); USC Marshall School of Business (Business Administration, Finance); University of Southern California (Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance).

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Also worked at Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.1

Kent HalleyGeneral Partner at Kern Venture Group