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986 | From Cornell to the MLB? Jakobi Davis on Leadership, Travel & Chasing Big Dreams!
Jakobi Davis is a 22-year-old senior at Cornell University, where he is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Renewable Energy Systems. Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Jakobi is the son of Curtis and Michele Davis, whose unwavering support and adventurous spirit have profoundly shaped his life. From a young age, Jakobi embraced a diverse range of interests, excelling in sports and the arts. He played nearly every sport imaginable and was a dedicated member of the Sarasota Ballet’s Conservatory from third through eighth grade.
Jakobi’s worldview was significantly expanded when his parents took teaching positions at Oberoi International School in Mumbai, India, during his fifth-grade year. Living in India and attending an international school exposed him to a rich tapestry of cultures and ignited his passion for engineering. That year, his family traveled to 20 countries, sparking a lifelong love for exploration. To date, Jakobi has visited 60 countries across six continents, with Antarctica remaining on his bucket list.
A natural leader and athlete, Jakobi is the captain and starting center fielder for Cornell’s baseball team. His talent on the field earned him an early offer to Cornell as an engineering major during his sophomore year of high school. An entrepreneurial spirit has driven him since his teenage years. At 15, he founded Novum, a bicycle-powered phone charger business, for which he developed comprehensive business plans, secured seed funding, and was nominated for Local Entrepreneur of the Year. In high school, he also launched a successful dog-sitting business.
Now, as a college senior, Jakobi has combined his passions for leadership, public speaking, and mentorship into his latest venture, Champion’s Voice. Founded in 2023, Champion’s Voice is a public speaking business dedicated to emp
Jakobi Davis
Founder/Athlete/Student/World Traveler/Public Speaker
Jakobi Davis is a 22-year-old senior at Cornell University, where he is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Renewable Energy Systems. Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Jakobi is the son of Curtis and Michele Davis, whose unwavering support and adventurous spirit have profoundly shaped his life. From a young age, Jakobi embraced a diverse range of interests, excelling in sports and the arts. He played nearly every sport imaginable and was a dedicated member of the Sarasota Ballet’s Conservatory from third through eighth grade.
Jakobi’s worldview was significantly expanded when his parents took teaching positions at Oberoi International School in Mumbai, India, during his fifth-grade year. Living in India and attending an international school exposed him to a rich tapestry of cultures and ignited his passion for engineering. That year, his family traveled to 20 countries, sparking a lifelong love for exploration. To date, Jakobi has visited 60 countries across six continents, with Antarctica remaining on his bucket list.
A natural leader and athlete, Jakobi is the captain and starting center fielder for Cornell’s baseball team. His talent on the field earned him an early offer to Cornell as an engineering major during his sophomore year of high school. But Jakobi’s ambitions extend far beyond the diamond. An entrepreneurial spirit has driven him since his teenage years. At 15, he founded Novum, a bicycle-powered phone charger business, for which he developed comprehensive business plans, secured seed funding, and was nominated for Lo… Read More