Jacob Blau is a finance professional with extensive experience in strategic finance and investment banking. Currently serving in a strategic finance role at OpenAI since October 2024, Jacob previously held multiple positions at Instacart from January 2021 to October 2024, culminating as Senior Manager, Strategic Finance. Prior to that, Jacob worked as a Senior Associate at G2 Capital Advisors in investment banking and as a Senior Analyst at Analysis Group. Early in the career, Jacob gained experience as an Analyst and Summer Analyst in Securities at Goldman Sachs. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Williams College.