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Jacob Byck

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Operations Manager at Alive Telecom
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Jacob is an Operations Manager at Alive Telecom who excels at improving efficiency and supply chain reliability. A graduate of Michigan State University, he has a background in scaling early-stage teams, demonstrated by his experience co-founding an athlete-focused tech platform, UNDEFEATD. He is a strategic problem solver focused on cross-functional execution.

Outside of work, Jacob has a strong connection to sports, having played and coached youth baseball. This passion extends to his entrepreneurial ventures, where he has focused on creating platforms to help emerging athletes connect and compete. He is a fan of Chicago sports teams, including the White Sox, Bulls, and Bears.

He co-founded UNDEFEATD, a digital platform giving athletes new ways to connect and compete both on and off the field.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Operations Manager
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Jacob shows up

Consensus Focused
Non-Confrontational
Amiable & Agreeable

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Jacob cares about

Supply Chain Optimization
His current role at Alive Telecom and professional headline both emphasize his expertise in improving supply chain reliability and operational efficiency.
Startup Operations
As a co-founder and product lead for UNDEFEATD, he has direct experience scaling an early-stage venture and leading cross-functional teams from ideation to launch.
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Career

Work history

2-2025 - 7-2025
Operations Manager
Alive Telecom
4-2022 - 5-2025
Co-Founder & Product Lead
UNDEFEATD
4-2020 - 4-2022
Property & Casualty Insurance Broker
Stirling Insurance Partners, LLC
5-2018 - 8-2018
Intern
Bounce Children's Foundation
5-2017 - 8-2017
Intern
SMI Orthopedics (aka Symon Medical)
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences
2011 - 2015
Diploma
Deerfield High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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