Jacob Sills

Jacob Sills Jacob has a premium account Click to upgrade to Premium Co-Founder and CEO at Uptrust San Francisco Bay Area 500+ connections Contact info Uptrust Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Experience Uptrust Co-Founder and CEO Company NameUptrust Dates EmployedFeb 2015 – Present Employment Duration4 yrs 10 mos Uptrust is a communication and engagement tool that helps low income defendants make it to court and mandatory appointments. By improving communication between the criminal justice system and people accused of crimes, we keep low-income defendants out of jail on bench warrants, saving counties money. The Wharton School MBA Student Company NameThe Wharton School Dates EmployedAug 2012 – May 2014 Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos LocationPhiladelphia, PA NGP Energy Technology Partners Summer Associate Company NameNGP Energy Technology Partners Dates EmployedJun 2013 – Aug 2013 Employment Duration3 mos Sourcing transactions and industry mapping TEM Capital Senior Associate Company NameTEM Capital Dates EmployedJul 2008 – Apr 2012 Employment Duration3 yrs 10 mos Sourced potential growth equity investments with transformative energy and materials focus; have reviewed over 300 investments in the sector Led detailed financial, operational and legal diligence on 5 potential investments Presented to Investment Committee highlighting potential investment opportunities and portfolio company updates see less Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) Partner Company NameSilicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) Dates EmployedJan 2011 – Mar 2012 Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos Identifying, diligencing and funding promising non-profits Banc of America Securities Analyst Company NameBanc of America Securities Dates EmployedJun 2006 – Jun 2008 Employment Duration2 yrs 1 mo Financial Institutions Group - Insurance and Financial Technology Focus Developed strategic alternatives for clients, including creation of financial models to analyze 30+ potential mergers, acquisitions and recapitalizations Utilized valuation methods including discounted cash flow, comparable company, comparable transaction and leveraged buyout affordability see less Show fewer experiences Education Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Degree NameMaster of Business Administration (MBA) Dates attended or expected graduation 2012 – 2014 Cornell University Cornell University Degree NameBA Field Of StudyAsian Studies Dates attended or expected graduation 2002 – 2006 The Loomis Chaffee School The Loomis Chaffee School Dates attended or expected graduation 1998 – 2002