Jake Carter

Member Since 2021

Jake Carter

Chief Innovation Officer & Partner

Credera

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Jake is Chief Innovation Officer and a Partner at digital consulting firm Credera, where he is responsible for the firm's innovation services and oversees the Experience Design practice area. His work focuses on innovation strategy, product strategy, new products and services, and user-centered design. Prior to joining Credera, Jake was a product manager at Zynga, where he worked on new game development. Previously, he worked at Google with the Online Operations, People Operations, and Google Apps teams. In addition, Jake has led early-stage startups and worked as an independent web designer. He graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts, with Honors, and earned an MBA with Distinction from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Outside the office, Jake can be found spending time with his wife and three children.


SKILLS

  • Innovation & Growth
  • Business Model Innovation
  • Innovation

RECENT CONTENT

January 23rd, 2023

15 ways smaller brands can infuse philanthropy with their mission

Try these simple ideas to build the right community partnerships that make a difference.

December 19th, 2022

8 essential skills of a successful product manager

If you’re looking to up your product game, here are eight crucial skills you'll need to hone to be a great product manager.

September 21st, 2022

What is a product manager, anyway?

While the exact responsibilities vary from company to company, there are three core components of a product manager’s job: understanding needs, prioritizing work, and motivating stakeholders.

April 14th, 2022

11 advantages of introverted leadership

Being an observant but active listener speaks volumes.


COMPANY INFO

Credera

Credera is a global boutique consulting firm focused on strategy, innovation, data, and technology with approximately 1,750 consultants around the globe who daily live out our mission to make an extraordinary impact on our clients, people, and communities. Founded in 1999, Credera is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and hosts offices in Houston, Denver, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, London, Manchester, Singapore, and Leeds. Find more information at www.credera.com.


AREA OF FOCUS

  • Innovation Management
  • Strategy
  • Information Technology

INDUSTRY

Technology