About

Jakobi Davis is a global thinker, Division I baseball player, engineering student, and motivational speaker whose life journey bridges the worlds of academics, athletics, and leadership. A Cornell University Civil Engineering graduate with a minor in Sustainability, Jakobi has mastered the art of balancing high performance with higher purpose. His work blends technical expertise, cultural intelligence, and lived experience to empower audiences to pursue excellence in every arena of life.

As the founder of Champion’s Voice, Jakobi connects deeply with students, parents, and organizations through keynotes, youth mentorship, and emceeing engagements that inspire confidence, resilience, and legacy building. From the baseball field to the global stage, his message is grounded in discipline, curiosity, and belief, showing that success is not limited by background but defined by mindset.

While attending Cornell University, Jakobi served as the team captain of the Big Red Baseball Program and as one of the student-athlete representatives for the entire athletics department. He was also a mentor with Cornell’s Office of Inclusion in Engineering Program, where he guided younger engineering students in navigating academic rigor, career preparation, and personal development. These leadership roles highlight his ability to motivate others, foster collaboration, and set a standard of excellence both on and off the field.

Jakobi has delivered motivational talks and workshops around the world, including in Vietnam and India, as well as across the United States through academic programs, youth initiatives, and sports organizations. His ability to connect across cultures and generations has made him a sought-after speaker for audiences seeking authentic inspiration and purpose-driven growth.

His experience spans continents and industries. He has lived, studied, and led across six continents from India to Vietnam, giving him a rare global lens on leadership and personal development. His entrepreneurial spirit began early, launching multiple ventures before college, including Ivy Scholars Tutoring and Novum, a renewable energy startup recognized by the Boys & Girls Clubs and the Perlman Price Young Entrepreneurs Program. His ability to translate those lessons into real world motivation makes him uniquely relatable to diverse audiences from classrooms and corporations to athletic programs and creative industries.

Whether interviewing world superstars like Will.i.am at international conferences or mentoring young leaders through community programs, Jakobi brings authenticity, humility, and a genuine passion for growth to every interaction. His message transcends borders and generations, reminding people that the true measure of success is not just what you achieve, but who you become in the process.

Jakobi Davis represents a new generation of thought leaders, blending science and storytelling, engineering and empathy, purpose and performance. His insight, drawn from global experience, academic rigor, and athletic excellence, offers audiences something both rare and invaluable: a blueprint for becoming the champion of your own voice.