Jacob began engaging in international trade with the US during his International Economics studies at the University of Amsterdam. After graduating, he moved to New York, working as a trade representative at the UN and Deputy Head of the Netherlands Consulate’s economic section. In 2010, he founded TABS Inc., supporting over 500 European companies with US market entry. Jacob has held various trade-related board roles, including at EUPF, NEXCO, NAFBiz New York, and the American Business Council.