Jacob Zionce is the founding President and COO of Telescope, where he oversees the organization’s strategy, management, and business operations. He also serves as Telescope’s in-house counsel.
Previously, Jacob was the Chief of Staff and Head of Governance at Schmidt Futures, a venture facility for public benefit founded by Eric Schmidt. In that role, Jacob oversaw the design, development, and evaluation of the organization’s programs and operations. He also led the organization’s executive office, including all CEO operations worldwide, and special projects related to national security.
Jacob has also worked as an attorney at the law firm Arnold & Porter, where his practice focused on the intersection of government, politics, and the law. His clients included a senior Biden administration official in their Senate confirmation hearing, the Democratic Party in numerous voting rights suits, and a federal agency in litigation against predatory actors in regulated mortgage markets. Jacob also served as a staffer on a variety of political campaigns at the Presidential and congressional levels.
Jacob holds a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. from Yale Law School. He is a member of the D.C. bar.
