Geopolitical Analyst & Global Affairs Expert; Founder & Chief Strategist, Perch Perspectives; Host of "The Jacob Shapiro" Podcast
Jacob Shapiro Biography
Jacob Shapiro is a geopolitical analyst whose career spans intelligence analysis and corporate strategy. Shapiro began his career at Stratfor, focusing on political, economic, and security trends in the Middle East, while developing interests in intellectual history, philosophy, and religion. He later co-founded Geopolitical Futures with George Friedman, serving as director of analysis, and previously held the role of director of the operations center at Stratfor. This experience in geopolitical intelligence institutions has positioned Shapiro as a leading voice on global affairs.
Shapiro holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in Near Eastern studies and a master's degree from the University of Oxford in Jewish studies. He was an education fellow at Mechon Hadar in New York City. For his dissertation on Leo Strauss, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Maimonides, he received the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies' David Patterson Award. Shapiro's academic background, combined with practical intelligence experience, informs his multidimensional perspective on global events.
Shapiro provides strategic guidance to families, investors, and corporations as director of research at The Bespoke Group, a U.S.-based wealth strategy firm focused on generational wealth preservation and growth. He is also the founder and chief strategist of Perch Perspectives, a business and political risk consulting firm that advises global businesses on supply chain risks, particularly in the technology, agriculture, energy, and apparel sectors. His approach integrates data-driven analysis with an emphasis on human agency and the impact of new ideas.
Shapiro is a regular speaker at international conferences and has appeared in print and on television as an expert on international affairs, including on MSNBC, CNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. His expertise covers global and regional politics, economics, data analysis, and current events. Shapiro is known for delivering direct, analytical perspectives on complex issues.
He hosts "The Jacob Shapiro" podcast, featuring interviews with experts in geopolitics, technology, markets, and related fields. Shapiro frequently addresses topics such as wealth management, investment decision-making, food and agriculture, energy, supply chain management, and geopolitics. He advises executive teams on global political dynamics and provides analysis on issues such as the U.S.-China rivalry, offering insights at the intersection of global politics and business strategy.
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