StartUpVegas | ScaleUp: Jimmy Jacobson

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the key ingredients and strategies required to create a highly effective and adaptable team. The session will delve into the secrets behind successful team dynamics, enabling participants to unlock the potential of their workforce and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Expect to learn:

• Applying Agile methodology to team-building for enhanced productivity and collaboration across various project types (waterfall still exists!)
• Proven techniques to identify and nurture individual strengths within the team, fostering a cohesive and high-performing unit.
• Strategies to promote open communication and feedback loops, fostering an environment of trust and innovation.
• Practical tips for overcoming common challenges in building and sustaining an Agile team, ensuring long-term success and adaptability.

About Jimmy:

With more than two decades of experience, Jimmy Jacobson is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and visionary leader based in Las Vegas. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in the remarkable success of numerous startups, assuming pivotal roles in their growth and development. Jimmy possesses a proven track record in effectively delivering on tech roadmaps for prominent companies like Zappos and Overstock, as well as government agencies such as The White House and AFWERX. Additionally, he has also founded and led his own successful ventures, Codingscape and Wedgies. One of his passions lies in assembling teams of agile and high-functioning developers and designers, fostering a dynamic environment for innovation and achievement.