Former U.S. House staffer and employee #1 at Civic, where he built and sold a CMS platform used across all levels of government. Founding policy team member at Locke (YC ’26), managing client relationships and advocacy. Penn State D1 swim captain and top-50 U.S. swimmer in 2024.
“Jacob combines a deep understanding of government and how to navigate its systems with a personal approach that makes everyone feel seen and heard.”
Vanderbilt student and software engineer with experience across startups and government. Previously built AI tools in the U.S. House Chief Administrative Officer’s office, following more than three years as a software engineer at Phosphorus Cybersecurity.
“Every congressional office should have an Akbar. All 535 of them. It makes you wonder what Congress could look like with this kind of talent with every member, not just a few.”
