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Jacob White

Jacob White

Co-Founder, Data Science Leader, and Development Economist

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San Francisco, California
Joined September 2025

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Jacob White is a seasoned leader in data science and analytics, currently co-founding a stealth startup named Harmonic. He has previously held prominent roles such as Head of Data Science and Analytics at Airtable and Director of Strategic Analytics at Quibi, demonstrating a consistent upward trajectory in data-centric leadership positions. rocketreach+2
With a background as a development economist, Jacob brings a unique perspective to data science, actively seeking to apply data to solve complex problems, particularly evident in his role as Senior Data Scientist at Tala where he worked with administrative data in emerging markets. builtinla+1
His early career was marked by significant academic achievement, including graduating Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University and being awarded a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, which funded his M.Phil. in Development Economics and International Development at the University of Oxford. theorg+2
Prior to his corporate career, Jacob dedicated two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer, where he engaged in youth, family, and community development, organizing educational programs in English, Spanish Literature, and Computer Training. theorg

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