Jacob Korenblum

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Jacob Korenblum

Jacob Korenblum is an acclaimed leader in enterprise digital strategy with a career spanning over fifteen years dedicated to developing and implementing digital solutions that address societal challenges in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. His groundbreaking work has earned features in prestigious publications, including The Financial Times, Forbes, Devex, and Scientific American. Currently, he resides in Toronto, Ontario, where he enjoys the maritime hobby of sailing.

After completing his bachelor's degree, Korenblum embarked on a career centered around social justice, beginning at the Education Development Center in Washington, D.C. This nonprofit organization has global outreach, working to enhance educational, employment, and health services in 80 countries. Here, he quickly assumed a leadership position, overseeing monitoring, evaluation, and communications for projects based in the Middle East, where he lived for several years.

Subsequently, he joined OXFAM, a well-known international nonprofit organization that orchestrates global initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality, economic opportunities, and climate action. Between 2008 and 2010, he traveled to regions like Malawi, India, Haiti, and Kenya, leading projects focused on microenterprise assessments and mobile technology innovations aimed at uplifting local economies.

A significant revelation came during his early years in the Middle East when Korenblum observed a critical issue: many families in areas like Palestine lacked affordable and reliable internet access despite high ownership rates of mobile devices—around 80 percent. This disparity led him to co-found Souktel in 2005, a social enterprise designed to connect job seekers with employers using SMS technology, thus bypassing the need for internet access. This initiative proved immensely successful, expanding to assist over 500,000 users across some 30 countries and initiating various social programs aimed at empowering local communities.

In 2018, Korenblum shifted his focus toward digital policy development within the governmental and private sectors by joining the Ontario Digital Service. Here, he played a crucial role in shaping policies that facilitated the provision of streamlined, efficient digital services to Ontarians, including critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Educationally, Jacob Korenblum holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Toronto and a Master of Education with a focus on social enterprise and international education policy from Harvard University. he continues to leverage his deep understanding of digital strategy and policy development to enhance the lives of individuals and communities globally.

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