Karl Jacob

Summary

Serial Entrepreneur | CEO & Co-founder at LoanSnap | Early Advisor to Facebook | Angel Investor | Mentor | Strategic Advisor at USC Information Sciences Institute I'm a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of founding and scaling innovative companies that have been acquired by industry leaders like Microsoft and AT&T. I was also an early advisor to Facebook, contributing strategic guidance during its formative years. Currently, as the CEO and Co-founder of LoanSnap, I'm driving the transformation of the mortgage industry through AI-powered smart loan solutions. Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I've raised over $200 million across 23 funding rounds, securing investments from renowned entities including Benchmark, Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, Microsoft, eBay, and Greylock. These ventures have consistently generated significant returns for investors, with annual revenues surpassing $150 million. Passionate about fostering innovation, I actively mentor and invest in numerous early-stage companies, providing strategic guidance and capital to dynamic teams. My investments span diverse, impactful startups such as Everlane, Mayvenn, Rescale, and Shippo. Additionally, I serve as a strategic advisor to USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI), contributing to groundbreaking research and technology commercialization, with a particular focus on Quantum and AI technologies. I hold a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California's Engineering School, where I also serve on the Board of Counselors. I'm always open to connecting with entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges. Specialties: building companies negotiation mentoring business development raising money