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AGE: 28
COMPANY: Jeff Jacobson Agency
That unforeseen success emboldened Jacobson, who went on to present Colin Powell in Vancouver in 2008″
The Story: Jeff Jacobson entered his field at the top of the game, arranging a speaking event for Al Gore at the University of Victoria in 2007. It was a major coup for the then student of American history and a huge leap from his side gig presenting rap and hip-hop artists on campus. That unforeseen success emboldened Jacobson, who went on to present Colin Powell in Vancouver in 2008. He quickly secured a job at the National Speakers Bureau, becoming a top agent at the company before striking out on his own in 2013.
Markers of Success: In its first year of business, Jacobson’s agency booked $800,000 in revenue, building an impressive client roster that includes the CBC’s Wendy Mesley, Olympic champions Alexandre Bilodeau and Hayley Wickenheiser, and astronaut Roberta Bondar. —Jessica Barrett
Meet Jeff Jacobson and the rest of the 2015 30 Under 30 winners at this year’s celebration event!