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Jacob Francis

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Account Executive at Flex (YC S23)
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Jacob is a high-achieving account executive at Flex, focused on enabling D2C brands to accept HSA/FSA funds. With a background in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt University, he has a record of success, having previously doubled historical bookings at Verkada. Colleagues describe him as intelligent, the hardest worker, and an incredibly talented AE.

Beyond his sales career, Jacob has a strong scientific foundation, having studied Chemical Physics and co-authored publications on the molecular structure of biphenyl. Recommendations highlight his broad knowledge in subjects like American history and world geography, which allows him to connect easily with others on a wide range of topics.

Unique fact: He is a published scientific researcher, co-authoring papers on topics in chemical physics during his time at Westmont College.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Account Executive
Job Level
Junior
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Priorities

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HSA/FSA Payments
In his current role at Flex, he works with enterprise brands to allow customers to use HSA/FSA funds directly at checkout.
Health eCommerce
He works with D2C brands in the health and beauty space and recently attended the Health and Beauty eCommerce Summit.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Account Executive
Flex (YC S23)
2-2025 - 6-2025
VP of Sales
Stealth Startup
11-2023 - 11-2024
Mid Market Account Executive
Verkada
9-2023 - 11-2023
Global Enterprise Associate Account Executive
Verkada
9-2023 - 11-2023
Global AAE Team Lead
Verkada
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Education
Biochemistry
Vanderbilt University
Chemical Physics
Westmont College
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