Meet the Founders
Jarod Baker Co-Founder
Jarod Baker Co-Founder
Jarod Baker Co-Founder
Jarod is co-founder of Pacific Economics. He has focused on Asia and the Pacific economy since 1998 when he started studying Mandarin Chinese and International Economics. His experience ranges from US federal agencies to leading technology and risk offices in Hawaii. Jarod specializes in market research, competitive intelligence, investment vetting, and international economic development.
Jake Hamstra Co-Founder
Jarod Baker Co-Founder
Jarod Baker Co-Founder
Jake is co-founder of Pacific Economics. His extensive experience in the Pacific Islands includes working as a Senior Policy Adviser for the North Pacific for New Zealand MFAT, where he employed his expertise in political-economy analysis, policy evaluation, sector profiles, financial forecasting, and risk assessment. In that role, he d
Jake is co-founder of Pacific Economics. His extensive experience in the Pacific Islands includes working as a Senior Policy Adviser for the North Pacific for New Zealand MFAT, where he employed his expertise in political-economy analysis, policy evaluation, sector profiles, financial forecasting, and risk assessment. In that role, he developed relationships with key leaders across FSM, Palau, and RMI.