Jake West

Jake West - Vice President of Sales at Limbic Media

Professional Background

• Current Position: Vice President of Sales at Limbic Media, Victoria, British Columbia.

• Role Summary: Jake West oversees the sales operations and strategy at Limbic Media, an innovative company specializing in interactive installations using the Aurora lighting platform.

• Key Achievements: Developed hundreds of interactive installations and projects utilizing the high-tech Aurora lighting platform.

Experience and Expertise

• Market Analysis: Jake has years of experience analyzing markets in his previous role as a trader.

• Entrepreneurship:

• Teaching: Taught entrepreneurship in high schools.

• Founding Businesses: Co-founder of Island Circus Space, The Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry, and Yoko’s Plate Catering.

• Education: Holds a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies and Education.

Skills and Strengths

• Multi-disciplinary Expertise: Combines skills in entrepreneurship, performing arts, and market analysis.

• Interactive Art Installations: Expertise in creating visually stimulating and technologically integrated art installations that enhance public spaces.

• Community Engagement: Promotes the activation of public spaces through innovative lighting designs and installations.

Notable Projects and Initiatives

• Huntsville, ON walkthrough experience: An open interactive installation with minimal light pollution, enhancing the visual impact.

• Parksville Installation: A public space activation on Vancouver Island, highlighting local work.

Professional Philosophy

• Urban Design: Advocates for high-quality, aesthetically pleasing public lighting over budget solutions that undermine urban development.

• Creative Approach: Emphasizes the importance of artistic lighting in public spaces to improve community engagement and ambience.

Online Presence and Engagement

• LinkedIn:

• Profile: [Jake West](https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jake-west-b3078931)

• Active Participant: Regularly posts about urban design, public space lighting, and the impact of creative installations.

• Medium:

• Writes about entrepreneurial ventures, artistic projects, and community engagements. (Medium Profile: [Jake West](https://medium.com/@JakeWestCircus))

Insights and Perspectives

• Urban Lighting: Strongly opposes the use of low-quality, retail-grade lighting for public spaces; advocates for innovative, artistic solutions to enhance the environment.

• Community Revitalization: Promotes glow parks and other creative lighting solutions as means to rejuvenate community spaces and provide family-friendly, cost-effective nighttime activities.

Summary

Jake West's extensive background in market analysis, entrepreneurship, and interactive art positions him as a pivotal figure in driving innovative lighting solutions at Limbic Media. His dedication to enhancing public spaces through creative installations aligns with contemporary urban development needs, emphasizing community engagement and aesthetic enhancement. His leadership in sales significantly contributes to Limbic Media's mission of transforming urban environments through the fusion of art and technology.