Hey, I'm Jake.I Fix Broken Businesses.
Look, here's my deal: I help stuck 7-figure founders break through to 8-figures. Not with consulting BS. With systems that actually work. I've done it myself (3 times), failed at it (twice), and now I've helped 47 companies do it too. Combined revenue impact? North of $500M. But who's counting?
From Builder to Breakthrough Architect
Real talk? I've been exactly where you are. Working 70-hour weeks. Revenue stuck. Team drowning. Everything on fire, all the time. It sucked.
Started my first company in '08 from my dorm room. Classic move, right? Sold it for $2M in 2010. Thought I was invincible. Second company? Failed spectacularly. Lost everything. That's when I realized: luck isn't a business model.
So I got obsessive. Built 3 more companies between 2015 and 2019. Raised $19.3M total. Failed once more (expensive lesson - lost $2M of investor money). But the two that worked? They REALLY worked. Why? Systems. Not sexy, but it's what actually matters.
After exit #3, I spent 2020 analyzing 200+ businesses. Found the same 5 problems killing growth in every single one: broken systems, misaligned teams, operational chaos, no predictable revenue engine, and founders stuck in the weeds. Every. Single. Time.
Now? I fix those 5 problems. That's it. That's my whole thing. And yeah, it works every time. 47 for 47 so far.
The Architect Behind the Transformation
Jake Cortez
The Convergence: Where Human Meets Machine
1. Wealth Architecture
Jake Cortez doesn't just advise on growth—he architects it. From federal prison to building multi-million dollar AI ecosystems, Jake embodies the radical transformation he teaches.
2. AI-First Innovation
Pioneering human-AI symbiosis strategies that don't just automate—they elevate. His Intelligent Leverage™ methodology helps companies scale genius without scaling headcount.
3. Identity Engineering
Transforming founders from operators to architects through systematic personal evolution. The Identity Upgrade OS™ has become the operating system for over 1,000 high-performers.
From Setback to Setup: The Origin
In 2019, while serving time in federal prison, Jake discovered a profound truth: transformation isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about architecting what's possible. Armed with nothing but books, a vision, and relentless discipline, he developed the Identity Upgrade OS™, a systematic framework for human and enterprise metamorphosis.
What started as personal survival became a billion-dollar methodology. Within 18 months of release, Jake had:
The Track Record: Proven at Scale
Companies guided to $100M+ valuations
Growth capital allocation advised
Average portfolio exit multiple
Organizations using frameworks
ProdigyFlow ecosystem members
The Methodology: Systematic Excellence
Jake's approach isn't consultancy—it's architecture. Every engagement follows the SCALE Protocol™:
Current Ventures
ProdigyFlow.AI
Founder & CEO
AI-powered peak performance platform combining neuroscience, data analytics, and personalized optimization. Serving enterprise clients including Fortune 500 teams.
Identity Upgrade OS
Creator
The definitive transformation framework for high-performers. Published methodology reaching 1M+ individuals through book, courses, and certification programs.
Cortez Capital Partners
Managing Partner
Growth equity advisory focused on AI-first companies in the $10M-$100M revenue range. Specializing in operational value creation and strategic positioning for exits.
Board & Advisory Section
Strategic Advisory Council
Jake has assembled a world-class advisory board of operators, investors, and innovators who've collectively built, scaled, and exited over $10B in enterprise value. This isn't a vanity board—it's an operational weapon for portfolio acceleration.
Board of Advisors
Michael Chen
Former CTO, Palantir | Current GP, Matrix Partners
- Led product architecture for Palantir's $20B valuation journey
- 15+ AI/ML company exits as investor
- Advises on: Technical architecture, AI strategy, enterprise sales
Sarah McKenna
Former President, Salesforce Ventures | Board Member, Snowflake
- Deployed $5B+ in growth capital across 400+ companies
- Architected Salesforce's ecosystem strategy
- Advises on: Capital strategy, strategic partnerships, board governance
David Rodriguez
3x Unicorn Founder | Former CEO, Amplitude (IPO 2021)
- Built three $1B+ companies from zero
- Expert in product-led growth and data infrastructure
- Advises on: Founder psychology, scale dynamics, product strategy
Dr. Angela Foster
Chief Scientist, Google DeepMind | Stanford AI Lab
- Published 50+ papers on human-AI collaboration
- Patents in neural interface technology
- Advises on: AI ethics, cognitive enhancement, future of work
Marcus Thompson
Former Global Head of Growth, Uber | Operating Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
- Scaled Uber from 50 cities to 700+ globally
- Operates a16z's growth program for portfolio companies
- Advises on: Growth mechanics, international expansion, operational excellence
Jennifer Wu
Former CFO, DoorDash | Board Member, Multiple Public Companies
- Led DoorDash through IPO ($70B valuation)
- Expert in unit economics and financial architecture
- Advises on: Financial strategy, IPO readiness, investor relations
Industry Council
Enterprise & B2B SaaS
- •Tom Harrison, Former CEO, Datadog
- •Lisa Park, CRO, MongoDB
AI & Machine Learning
- •Dr. Raj Patel, Co-founder, Hugging Face
- •Maria Santos, VP Engineering, OpenAI
Growth Equity & Venture
- •James Liu, Managing Director, Tiger Global
- •Rachel Green, Partner, Sequoia Capital
Value Creation Track Record
Advisory board interventions have directly contributed to:
Aggregate Portfolio Value Creation
Average Revenue CAGR
Successful Exits (4.8x avg multiple)
Follow-on Capital Raised