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About Me

Jake Johnson

Over the last decade, I’ve been leading software engineering teams and building revenue workflow automation products across a variety of ERP, CRM, and eCommerce software for thousands of merchants using Stripe Payments, Stripe Billing, Stripe Tax, and TaxJar. As a former Stripe, I’ve been fortunate to work with some of the best software engineers in the world. I’ve learned a lot about building and scaling complex integrations, and I’m excited to bring that knowledge to new B2B startups as an advisor and consultant.

Here are some of the products I’ve recently worked on:

I care deeply about building a great developer experience for every product that I work on. It can be a deciding factor during a sales pitch. It can also make or break a strategic long-term partnership. Ultimately, it can turn a fledgling product into a world-class platform with an ecosystem of integrations.

I’m at my best working at the intersection between APIs, integrations, and partnerships. Unlocking new channels and growing them quickly is my modus operandi. Training and leveling up others to do the same (exponentially) is my end goal. The world needs more reliable interconnected software with simple solutions to complex problems.

In a previous life I co-founded a startup called Divshot (acquired by Google), helping over 160,000 developers create and deploy static websites faster. I co-organized Web Components LA back when web components were becoming a thing. Prior to that, I ran an eCommerce consulting company specializing in Magento development.

If you’re working on a new B2B product, I’d love to learn more about it and see if I can help. I’m particularly interested in the following areas with an emphasis on AI/ML:

Or if you’re just looking to connect and say hi, I’m always happy to chat! I’ve been a mentor and coach to many engineers over the years.

Get in touch: Send me an email, follow me on Twitter, or connect on LinkedIn for a virtual coffee chat. Go Dodgers πŸŒ΄βšΎοΈπŸ†