Jacob Hall is a highly accomplished executive with a successful track record of over two decades in businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 10 corporations. Jacob's leadership style is characterized by his thoughtfulness, inclusivity, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving which he applies to every opportunity.In addition to his role as Managing Partner of Kando Capital, Mr. Hall presently holds the position of CEO at Speedworks Investments LLC, where he oversees the management of a diverse portfolio of investment instruments. He also serves on the MBA Advisory Board for The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to his current endeavors, Jacob led Decision Analytics at Chevron Technology Ventures, a division of Chevron Corporation. In this capacity, he guided the executive team in making venture capital investments and identifying technology deployment opportunities across the global organization. During his tenure at Chevron, Jacob held various leadership roles spanning operations, finance, and engineering functions.Before joining Chevron, Mr. Hall spearheaded the turnaround of Sooner B&B Energy as COO, where he transformed both the company’s culture and its finances. Early in his career, Jacob held positions of escalating responsibility at O'Reilly Automotive, ultimately reaching the position of District Manager.Mr. Hall holds an MBA from The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he received both the Dean's Award for Academic Excellence and Dean's Leadership and Service Award. Prior to his MBA, Mr. Hall graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, where he was honored with the Engineering Departmental Service Award. He also holds three additional undergraduate degrees in Physics, Mathematics, and Petroleum Production, all of which he achieved with Presidential Honors.Beyond his professional achievements, Jacob is deeply committed to giving back. He actively supports numerous charities in his community and dedicates time volunteering to assist Texas-based startups and small businesses, including those led by underrepresented founders. Previously, he served as a Board Member for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and as Chairman of the San Juan College School of Energy Industry Advisory Committee.