Jacob Vandersteen
CEO
Plymouth,Minnesota
Summary
Hardworking non-Technical Founder passionate about building companies from within by attracting intelligent and productive professionals.
Quality-driven leader focused on growth and experienced in fundraising, customer acquisition and executive management.
Innovative company designer with 10+ years of experience solving chronic deficiencies and driving growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
The Manuka Network
Plymouth, United States
12.2020 - Current
- Generated value in excess of billions of dollars for clients through Lead Generation Campaigns.
- Facilitated capital raising processes for companies.
- Business strategy consulting across industries.
- Created compelling offers containing products and services bundled together to enhance value and allow for high profit margins.
- Generated over 74 interested investors in a deal within one month.
- Negotiated terms of business deals to gain market presence.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and accelerate processes.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and performance across the organization.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Arms Locked Investment Group
Maple Grove, Minnesota
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Achieved 20x return during the COVID market crisis of 2020
- Investing into publicly traded equities.
- Managing portfolio risk through hedging.
- Value based investing.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
2911 International Corporation
Maple Grove, Minnesota
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Developed multiple companies over the years, including a clothing company, a beverage company, a staffing group, and a lead generation company.
- Filed for a non-provisional patent application for a neutraceutical beverage that I was self taught to invent. One of 3M's leading patent attorneys offered to patent the product.
- Learned the ins-and-outs of cutting-edge tech industries through lead generation for advanced technology companies.
- Developed and implemented marketing and sales strategies for over a hundred companies.
- Performed copywriting for outbound marketing campaigns.
- Completely self-funded the business for over 4 years.
EVP of Finance
TerraScale Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Contributed to the design and implementation of a financial vehicle known as the "Sustainability-Centric Permanent Capital Vehicle" which generated a project with the Government of Kosovo for $2B.
- Raising capital for business initiatives, partnerships, and Public-Private Partnership PPP / P3s.
- Developing and closing new Broker-Dealer pipeline clients.
- Advancing and closing opportunities and deals between leading technology organizations and private equity, venture capital, and ultra-high net worth individuals.
Program Manager
ImPPPact Program
Zurich, Switzerland
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Program director for the ImPPPact Global Fund, leading PPP project financing.
- Instrumental in aligning parties for the Government of Kosovo Road Project.
Business Development Partner
SEEK Careers/Staffing
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
06.2019 - 07.2020
- #1 in Client Production during the COVID Market Crisis
- Generating Key Clients and Establishing Fruitful Relationships
Building - Expanding and Growing the Minneapolis Business
- Leverage Leading Edge Marketing and Sales Tools to Achieve Business Objectives
General Manager
LA Fitness
Blaine, Minnesota
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Fastest and youngest ever to be promoted to General Manager.
- #1 in Sales, Leads Generated, Closing Percentage.
- Drove business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Sales General Manager
Fitness 19
Brooklyn Park, MN
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Fastest and youngest ever promoted to Sales General Manager in company history.
- #1 in Sales, Leads Generated, Closing Percentage.
- Boosted sales numbers with proactive account servicing and diligent relationship-building.
- Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to promote high retention rates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, MN 08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park 08.2014 - 01.2015
Skills
Business Strategy
Podcasting Host
I host the Titans of Today podcast.
We exist to uncover the thinking processes of the world's most successful people, giving you a look into their lives, and what makes them the way they are so you can learn to produce great results in your life too.
Interviewed top executives, investors, company leaders, and personalities.
The purpose is to help as many people as possible improve their thinking and their lives.
Accomplishments
- Lead teams greater than 25
- Created the "Sustainability Centric Permanent Capital Vehicle", a financial product that is currently being used to facilitate multi-billion dollar PPP infrastructure products.
- #1 Sales leader across nearly every organization I have been a part of.
- Consulted for the likes of Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and more.
- ImPPPact Ambassador for the ImPPPact program.
Timeline
EVP of Finance
TerraScale Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2022
Program Manager
ImPPPact Program
01.2022 - 03.2022
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
The Manuka Network
12.2020 - Current
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Arms Locked Investment Group
08.2019 - 07.2022
Business Development Partner
SEEK Careers/Staffing
06.2019 - 07.2020
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
2911 International Corporation
05.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Minnesota State University Mankato
08.2015 - 05.2017
General Manager
LA Fitness
09.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
08.2014 - 01.2015
Sales General Manager
Fitness 19
04.2013 - 09.2014
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