Beyond his role as co-founder of Out of Architecture, Jake Rudin is a member of the Innovation and Advanced Creation teams at Adidas where he leads digital technologies, pattern engineering, and computational design. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University, a Master in Design Studies (with a concentration in Technology) from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, and an MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. Jake has created a number of award-winning projects throughout his design career, including footwear designs that were featured in Fast Company, built projects that received Architizer A+ Awards, photography named Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year and Nikon’s Best of College Photography, and a Historic Preservation Award for his work restoring a Richard Meier-designed home. Prior to pivoting out of the architectural field, Jake worked around the world for firms including Massimiliano Fuksas Architects, ZGF, and the Shenzhen Institute of Building Research. Additionally, Jake has extensive professorial experience, teaching and coaching in architecture and design fields at universities including Harvard, Cornell, Northeastern, and Portland State University. He is currently actively involved in the startup community mentoring and advising early stage startups across EdTech, InsurTech, AECTech, and others.