Jacob Brown, Angel Investor

Jacob Brown is a supply chain and operations professional with experience across planning, purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, and ecommerce. At Wayfair, he leads a team managing supplier inventory strategies for categories driving billions in annual revenue. Previously, he held roles at Emerson, overseeing distribution operations and production planning, and at Rockford-based firms managing multimillion-dollar purchasing portfolios. He began his career in supply chain management at Textron Aviation and has built expertise in optimizing workflows, reducing backlogs, and improving delivery performance. As an angel investor, Jacob has backed Lava, supporting its growth in enterprise technology.