Jacob Ukelson

Seasoned executive with a proven track record in discovering and developing innovative technologies, and then getting them market. I have worked at a large established company (IBM) and startup companies (Noliosoft, ActionBase, ConicIT, Dapper, eXeedTechnologies, Itemfield) in both the US and Israel. I have learned a lot through those experiences, but mostly that software technology companies of all sizes need more than breakthrough technology, they need to develop the technology into a product that solves real business problems. It needs to be something customers understand, relate to and will buy. It also needs to be innovative, but not just for the sake of innovation but as a benefit to users and their experience. Even though I work under various titles CTO, VP Products, VP BizDev throughout my career a constant focus has been technologymarket fit, aka customer development. My CS research background allows me to understand the technology, while my skills and experience as a seasoned software executive enable me to link the technology to customer needs.