Jake Dodd is a seasoned technology executive with 12 years of experience leading engineering and product-focused teams across startups and media/healthtech companies, currently serving as Head of Technology at Maavee while also founding AI startup Callandor AI. He has a strong track record as CTO/VP of Engineering at companies including Initial, Thrive Global, and Boundless Mind, combining hands-on architecture, enterprise systems experience from defense/intelligence work, and startup-building instincts. Based in San Francisco with advanced training in astronautics and space technology from USC, Jake brings a systems-thinking approach to complex distributed and AI-enabled products. He is fluent in bridging research-driven domains and commercial engineering, often stepping into founder roles to turn technical vision into operational teams and scalable platforms. An uncommon blend of aerospace training and product-led engineering informs his pragmatic, data-driven leadership style.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.S.) Astronautics and Space Technology Engneering, Master of Science (M.S.) Astronautics and Space Technology Engneering at University of Southern California
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