JFFVentures

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Investing at the intersection of education, workforce, and human potential.

We invest in tech-enabled solutions that drive economic advancement.

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Workers in low- and middle-wage jobs are the most vulnerable to displacement and the most disconnected from high-growth careers. Given an unprecedented demand for talent and the rapidly shifting nature of work, we see an opportunity to shape the future to create access and opportunity for all.

JFFVentures is the nation’s leading impact venture fund specializing exclusively in emerging future of work and workforce development technologies enabling economic advancement. We invest in early-stage companies where entrepreneurs with lived experiences are building solutions that create a more inclusive, equitable economy.

Team

Yigal Kerszenbaum

Managing Partner

Sabari Raja

Managing Partner

Priscilla Luu

Principal

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Monica Pacheco

Associate

Abby Conyers

Director of Platform and Partnerships

Focus Areas: The Future of Work Reimagined

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Education Technology

Reskilling and upskilling learners and workers for entry and advancement in in-demand careers.

HR Technology

Meeting employers’ workforce management needs to create a more equitable talent ecosystem in the workplace.

Workforce Technology

Facilitating job placement and helping workers navigate pathways to advancement.

Wraparound Services

Meeting the holistic and well-being needs of workers seeking economic stability.

Portfolio

We invest in founders with lived experiences who are building innovative products and solutions that increase access to learning, employment, and economic advancement opportunities.

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JFFVentures Corporate Innovation Council

JFFVentures is supported by our Corporate Innovation Council, a group of forward-thinking leaders in talent management and development, workforce strategy, investing, and corporate social responsibility who will advise tech entrepreneurs on how to tackle some of today’s most critical challenges related economic advancement.

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Jocelyn Caldwell

Vice President, People and Belonging, Pilot Company

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Joseph Clay

Vice President, HCM Transformation, Oracle

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Erinn Corbett-Wright

Head of Workforce Development Philanthropy, Salesforce

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Ingrid Giordano

Global Head of Early Career Talent Acquisition and Program Management, Citi

Ananth Kasturiraman

Senior Product Director, Indeed

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Jarret Kleppel

Vice President, Talent & Organizational Development, NBCUniversal Media

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Elizabeth Lane

Director, Pathway Programs, Hilton

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Todd Lewis

Vice President, Prologis Ventures

Jessica Lindl

Vice President, Social Impact and Education, Unity

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David Moskovitz

Senior Managing Director,
Accenture

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Matthew Muench

Head of Jobs & Skills, JPMorgan Chase & Co

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Molly Pearl

Vice President, Career Pathways, Blackstone

Geoffrey Roche

Director, Workforce Development, Siemens Healthineers

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Lisa Schumacher

Director, Education Strategies and Workforce Policy, McDonald’s Corporation

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Mari Sifo

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Host Hotels & Resorts

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Anshul Sonak

Global Director, Intel Digital Readiness Programs, Intel

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Kathy Tague

Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Growth, Northwestern Mutual

Tammy Thieman

Director, Career Choice, Amazon

Our Impact to Date

JFFVentures invests in companies that drive economic opportunity for learners and workers in low- and middle-wage jobs. Our work aligns with the ambitious goal JFF has embraced as its North Star: By 2033, 75 million Americans facing barriers to economic advancement will have quality jobs.

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News & Ideas

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Reskilling for the Future with JFFVentures: Bridging Education Gaps, Navigating Displaced Roles & New Career Pathways

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Employers Say They Can’t Find Workers. Maybe They Aren’t Looking in the Right Place.

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Blog

JFFVentures Aligns Venture Capital with a National Nonprofit to Invest in the Future of Work

ImpactAlpha features JFFVentures in an article that covers recent investments, and details about our strategy, structure and approach.

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Funding Alternative Paths

Workshift features JFFVentures’ new fund to back workforce education startups that serve lower-income learners.

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