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Jacob Sky Levin ⚡️

Founder and COO at SparkPlug

Jacob Sky Levin is the Founder and COO of SparkPlug, a company focused on shaping the future of experiential retail.1 Here are some key details about Jacob:

Professional Experience

SparkPlug:

  • Founded in 2020
  • Based in San Francisco, California
  • Addresses the challenge of influencing purchasing decisions at the point of sale
  • Uses behavioral science and gamification to incentivize and reward frontline workers1

Previous Roles:

  • Founder & CEO of Sky & Wyatt (2017-2020)
  • Associate Consultant at Investor Group Services (2016-2017)
  • Corporate Strategy & Global Development Specialist at CEB (now Gartner) in 20151

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Government from Harvard University
  • Additional coursework in psychology, media production, statistics, and behavioral economics1

Entrepreneurial Journey

Jacob co-founded SparkPlug with Andrew Duffy after identifying issues in the retail space. They developed a platform that:

  • Integrates with stores' and restaurants' POS systems
  • Allows managers to run gamified contests, goals, and commissions
  • Motivates servers to sell more and improve their performance2

Background and Skills

  • Experienced in developing strategic partnerships and business growth
  • Skilled in market research, competitive analysis, and product development
  • Has a background in political activism and promoting democracy1

Jacob Sky Levin's entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in retail, behavioral science, and technology have positioned him as a leader in revolutionizing how businesses motivate and recognize their frontline talent.

Highlights

Aug 25 · retailcorner.live
Employee Sparks: Igniting Product Excitement for Retail Promotion.
May 4 · youtube.com
SaaS Founder Interview: Andrew Duffy and Jake Levin @SparkPlug
SaaS Founder Interview: Andrew Duffy and Jake Levin @SparkPlug

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Experience

Founder & COO at SparkPlug (2020 - Present)
Founder & CEO at Sky & Wyatt (2017 - 2020)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA in Government from Harvard University; Studied Environmental Science at Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Location

San Francisco, California, United States