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Jacob Bryant

Questioner · DISC type c
Partner at McKinsey & Company
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

Jacob Bryant is a Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he co-leads the firms K-12 education work. He specializes in strategy and large-scale transformations for school systems, foundations, and nonprofits. He is a graduate of Harvard University and an expert in strategic resource allocation and high-quality instructional materials.

Outside of his direct consulting work, Jacob is a frequent speaker and moderator at major education conferences, including ASU+GSV Summit and SXSW EDU. He actively engages in public discourse on the challenges and opportunities facing the American education system, from funding to the integration of AI.

He once designed and launched an investment portfolio for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focused on strengthening the teacher pipeline.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Partner
Job Level
Middle
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Personality Overview

How Jacob shows up

Value Seeker
Cautious & Analytical
Systematic

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Priorities

Topics Jacob cares about

K-12 Education Strategy
He advises school systems, education-focused nonprofits, and foundations on strategy, performance improvement, and organizational health.
Education Funding
He researches and writes about the financial challenges facing school districts, such as flat budgets, rising costs, and enrollment declines.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Partner
McKinsey & Company
7-2016 - 12-2020
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
2-2015 - 6-2016
Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
3-2012 - 10-2013
Program Officer, Education
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Engagement Manager
District Management Group
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Education
A.B.
Harvard University
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Schenley High School
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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