Jake Wood

Jake Wood is the Executive Chairman of Team Rubicon and Founder and CEO of Groundswell, a financial technology company dedicated to innovating philanthropy and employee compensation through its social impact platform. Groundswell, identified as a venture-backed software company, has gained recognition for its industry-leading donation match and distribution timeline, reflecting Wood's vision to revolutionize corporate social responsibility.

In addition to his role at Groundswell, Wood is the co-founder and current chairman of Team Rubicon, a top-notch nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and deploys military veterans to disaster zones around the world and within the United States. Under his leadership, Team Rubicon has expanded to include over 150,000 volunteers and has responded to nearly 1,000 disasters and humanitarian crises. The organization has been named one of the top nonprofits to work for in America five times and has raised approximately $300 million for its operations and growth, demonstrating Wood's effective management and innovative approach to disaster response.

Before his entrepreneurial successes, Wood served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, where he was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Scout Sniper, earning the Navy-Marine Commendation Medal. He has also been an active veterans’ advocate, engaging with presidents and testifying before a Senate committee on veterans’ issues. Wood's insights on leadership, organizational culture, and crisis management are frequently featured on major network and cable news programs. Wood is also a two-time author, with his books "Once A Warrior" and "Take Command: Lessons in Leadership" providing further testament to his leadership expertise and commitment to service. His keynote programs, including "Conquering Chaos" and "Crossing The Rubicon," highlight his approach to overcoming adversity and leading through crises.