Dr. Jacob Colker

Instructor

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Biography

Jacob Colker is an Affiliate Instructor at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington. His expertise encompasses entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing strategy, and technology innovation strategy. Jacob has held several significant leadership roles, including Chief Marketing Officer at Lighter Capital, General Manager at Buildium, and Chief Executive Officer at APM prior to its acquisition in February 2015. He is also a co-founder of Impact Hub and Sparked, reflecting his commitment to social entrepreneurship. Jacob has been recognized for his contributions to enterprise and social innovation, receiving prestigious honors such as the Rolex Awards Enterprise for Young Laureate in 2010 and being a Fellow at the Echoing Green Social Entrepreneurship program in 2009. He was also awarded at the United Nations World Youth Summit in 2009.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Marketing Officer

— Present

Lighter Capital • Seattle, WA

Oversaw marketing strategies and initiatives for the company.

General Manager

— Present

Buildium • Seattle, WA

Managed operations and strategic development for the growing property management software company.

Chief Executive Officer

— Present

APM • Seattle, WA

Led the company until its acquisition in February 2015.

Co-Founder and CEO

— Present

Sparked • Seattle, WA

Co-founded and led an innovative social impact organization.

Awards

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Rolex Awards Enterprise

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Fellow

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Award

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.