Jakob is a believer in the socio-economic impact and advancement that biotechnology has to offer humanity. His entrepreneurial spirit goes back a decade, having founded multiple technology companies across sectors before co-founding Celeris Therapeutics. He is well versed in the legal and financial aspects of the biotech industry. He is a computer scientist and software developer who became a businessman in his early 20s. He has extensive experience in legal and financial matters, including M&A, IP, technology transfer, international company formation, human resources, finance, branding, and sales. Jakob is passionate about philosophy and the translation from futuristic science to business and is a staunch supporter of initiatives that serve people utilising AI tools. All this is part of his drive: creating value for the human being.