Jake McCloskey

Facts, let me break it down about Jake McCloskey. This guy’s a straight-up tech hustler who’s been crushing it behind the scenes in the startup world. He jumped into the scene early, doing his thing at places like Cruise and Cherre, really cutting his teeth building web stuff and leading teams. Dude’s got that engineering fire, and he’s been in the game since way back, working at big names like TD Ameritrade and even 1stdibs.

But here’s the kicker-Jake isn’t just about tech for tech’s sake. He’s got that entrepreneurial spark that sets him apart. Jumped into founding Unthread in 2022, just last year, which is all about automating customer support. The goal? Make life way easier for companies and their customers. Pretty smart move, right? He didn’t just start it out of nowhere-he’s got that YC vibe, came through the S22 batch, backed by heavy hitters like Moxxie Ventures and Bling Capital. That’s real validation he’s onto something big.

Before all this, he studied Economics at NYU, which shows he’s got a mind for understanding markets and business. But it’s clear he’s not just about theory-he wants to build stuff that actually changes how things work. The process from a software engineer to CTO at multiple places, then jumping into founding his own company, shows he’s got that killer combo: tech chops, leadership, and the guts to take risks.

What’s really dope about Jake? He’s all about that hustle-no cap. He’s been in the trenches, learning the ropes, and now he’s applying that to build something totally new. His story’s a reminder that if you got the skills, the vision, and the grit, you can go from engineering gigs to leading a YC-backed startup that’s trying to change the game. Jake’s the real deal-tech, business, hustle-he’s got all of it.