Jacob Clayton
Sage Intel
President

Experience:
With 15 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, Jacob Clayton is an expert in navigating complex technical and operational landscapes. His leadership in infrastructure development has led to groundbreaking projects in both combat zones and sustainable ecosystems. He has directed a $357M Environmental Intelligence Program in Bali and pioneered an Advanced Reconnaissance Program for the U.S. Marine Corps. Jacob’s extensive career also includes a tenure as COO of Laconic Global, where he played a pivotal role in sustainable technology.

Jacob’s approach integrates design, military operational studies, and technological innovation to create transformative environmental projects that achieve significant economic returns while minimizing risks. His work on a $1B+ coastal monitoring program exemplifies his ability to bring ambitious projects from concept to reality, blending sustainability with advanced technology to support global security and environmental goals.

Key Achievements:

  • Led transformative environmental projects, achieving notable economic returns.

  • Spearheaded off-road electric-drive mobility platforms and energy systems.

  • Conceived the ‘Ecology Defense’ model, advancing sustainable environmental protection.

Notable Experience:

  • Managed compliance programs for the State Department across 22 embassies in East Asia and the Pacific, enhancing regional stability.

  • Launched the Indonesian Ministry of Defense coastal monitoring program, securing a $1B acquisition.

  • Pioneered the Advanced Reconnaissance Program for the USMC Recon/X-Recon Force Design 2030.

Education:

  • Master of Science in Integrated Design, Technology, and Business from USC.

  • Master of Arts in Military Operational Art and Science Studies, from Marine Corps University.

  • Graduate of Stanford Ignite Graduate Business Program.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Conception College.

  • Conducted original research leading to a patent in hydrogen energy systems at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.