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Leon Jacobson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Nerveli, a digital health platform focused on chronic pain care that combines AI with medical science. He has founded four startups and previously managed programming for the Entrepreneurship department at the University of Texas at Dallas, overseeing its accelerator programs and pitch competitions, and worked in venture capital on technology investments while earning his MBA at the same institution. Jacobson received the Texas Business Hall of Fame future legend award and serves on the board of directors of the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Founder & CEO at Nerveli
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Experience
- NerveliCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2023 — presentDallas, Texas, United States
- Ted and Greg'sCo-Founder and Business Advisorcurrent2026 — presentDallas, Texas, United States
- AT&T Performing Arts CenterMember Board of Directors2024 — 2025Dallas, Texas, United States
- TechstarsTechstars Accelerator Cohort2024Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Blackstone LaunchPad at The University of Texas at DallasCampus Director2023 — 2024
- The University of Texas at DallasAssistant Director, Institute For Innovation and Entrepreneurship2023 — 2024
- BrightlySenior Marketing Manager + Media Partnerships2022Dallas, Texas, United States
- RevTech VenturesMBA Venture Fellow2021 — 2022Dallas, Texas, United States
- GuudWEARCo-Founder & CEO2019 — 2020Dallas/Fort Worth Area
- WeitzmanRetail Consultant2015 — 2018Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- Serenity Rides, LLCFounder/CEO2013 — 2015Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- Throne Media, LLCVice President Of Business Development2011 — 2013
- U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityRisk Management Specialist2011Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- Waters and KrausIntern2009 — 2010
Skills & more
FundraisingEntrepreneurship28Marketing18Social Media Marketing14Business Development10Advertising14Social Media9Strategic Partnerships5Sports Marketing6Social Networking5Leadership8Strategic Planning6
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Integrated MarketingStart-upsMicrosoft OfficeBusiness StrategyRisk ManagementResearchManagementTransportation ManagementNonprofitsEntrepreneurRisk AssessmentBusiness Operations- Google Analytics Certification — Google
- Understanding Campaign Performance With Ad Manager — Meta
- Audience Insights — Meta
- Lead Generation — Meta
- Brand Best Practices — Meta
- Google Adwords Certification — Google
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Leon Jacobson?
- Leon Jacobson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Nerveli, a digital health platform focused on chronic pain care that combines AI with medical science. He has founded four startups and previously managed programming for the Entrepreneurship department at the University of Texas at Dallas, overseeing its accelerator programs and pitch competitions, and worked in venture capital on technology investments while earning his MBA at the same institution. Jacobson received the Texas Business Hall of Fame future legend award and serves on the board of directors of the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
- Where does Leon Jacobson work?
- Leon Jacobson is Founder & CEO of Nerveli.
- What companies did Leon Jacobson found?
- Leon Jacobson founded Nerveli.
- Where did Leon Jacobson go to school?
- Leon Jacobson studied at The University of Texas at Dallas (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Innovation and Marketing); American University (Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government).
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