Endorsements
Higher ed leaders and industry professionals
Kirsten Heiss, MD
Founder & CEO
OpenCampus, GmbH


Brian combines deep higher education expertise with practical technology strategy. In our US market entry work, he helped us sharpen our positioning, identify key product gaps, and turn both into a clear plan. He has a strong understanding of how institutions make decisions. He’s been a highly valuable partner.
Catherine Peebles, PhD
Director
Hamel Honors College
University of New Hampshire
Brian is a rare asset: he understands the world of higher education deeply, and from many vantage points: student, faculty, community partner, administration, IT. The synthesis of these experiences and perspectives is what is lacking in most of us, and, I think, part of why so many institutions are struggling today to define which challenges are the most important to take on.
Heather Parker, PhD
Dean
College of Arts & Sciences
Saint Leo University
Former board member, panOpen Education
Brian Jacobs is uniquely positioned to partner with institutions to apply innovative and proven solutions to the unprecedented challenges faced by colleges and universities today. His vast experience as a scholar and as a successful and trusted entrepreneur in the dynamic world of education technology make him a valuable resource for institutions seeking to leverage forward-thinking solutions to address their needs. Perhaps most importantly, Brian embodies the value of integrity. There is no substitute for partnering with a consultant who is unequivocally committed to providing services grounded in an ethical approach to business relationships.
Jean-Louis Velaise
Investor




I have worked with and invested alongside Brian for nearly 20 years. Over that time, he has consistently demonstrated integrity and steadiness, the qualities that matter most when navigating the uncertainties of building a company. Drawing on deep experience as both an academic and an entrepreneur, he brings a clear view of where EdTech is heading and how to position for it. He is a trusted partner over the long term.