Sam Jacobs is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a passion for developing high-growth companies and nurturing talent. As the Founder and CEO of Pavilion, he has built a comprehensive community and career development platform that empowers leaders and their teams to thrive in their respective fields. Sam’s journey with Pavilion began in 2016 and scaled the company to achieve $10M in ARR before securing a $25M growth financing round in early 2021, backed by Elephant Ventures and GTM Fund.
Before his success with Pavilion, Sam garnered invaluable experience as a senior revenue leader in various VC-backed companies within the New York area, including Gerson Lehrman Group, Axial, Livestream/Vimeo, The Muse, and Behavox. This extensive background has endowed him with the expertise to create a platform designed to foster growth and success for like-minded professionals.
Sam resides in Manhattan’s West Village with his wife and their three beloved dogs, William, Oswald, and Winnifred.