Iakob is studying International Relations BA at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. He has participated in various trainings, seminars and student conferences, including Kremlin Watch Academy training program on disinformation, propaganda and hybrid warfare - Russian and Chinese influence operations in Europe at the European Values Centre for Security Policy; and also - seminars about the History of diplomacy in modern Georgia at the Levan Mikeladze Diplomatic Training and Research Centre. Koba speaks English and Russian. 

Currently, Iakob is a FactCheck analyst in the field of disinformation and propaganda.