Jacob Sheldon is a startup operator and product strategist with deep experience across business formation, financial operations, and compliance. At Firstbase, he plays a key role in shaping the strategy and execution of tools that help global founders launch and manage their U.S. businesses. His background includes building and scaling early-stage startups, where he developed startup financial systems, tackled regulatory challenges, and led product initiatives in complex environments. Based in Brooklyn, he writes about practical strategies for growing a modern startup.