Jake West

From eating ants with Aboriginal tribes in the Australian Outback to investigating elephant attacks in the remote jungles of Nepal, Jake’s career began with adventures that sparked a lifelong curiosity and an ability to thrive in the wildest, chaotic, and dangerous environments. This made for a natural transition into corporate sales and marketing. As a 12-time AP award-winning journalist, Jake quickly translated this success into the corporate arena. Through branding, innovative ads, and earned media, Jake took CodeLock from obscurity to being named a TechCrunch Top 200 Global Startup. At ProtectedBy.AI, he led international expansion into South Africa, generating millions in new revenue and building strategic partnerships across global markets. At Fortress Controls, he turned a chance encounter into an $18 million deal covering over 300 locations. With a proven track record of navigating uncertainty and turning challenges into opportunities, Jake’s unique approach drives businesses to scale and succeed where others won't dare to venture.