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.
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.
Jeff Bulanda
Senior Manager, WW Education and Coaching, Amazon
Jocelyn Caldwell
Vice President of Workforce Strategy and Organizational Growth, Walmart
Joseph Clay
Vice President, HCM Transformation, Oracle
Cassius Conliffe
Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness & Rewards, Autodesk
Erinn Corbett-Wright
Head of Workforce Development Philanthropy, Salesforce
Ingrid Giordano
Global Head of Early Career Talent Acquisition and Program Management, Citi
Cortni Grange
Director of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, Salsify
Jarret Kleppel
Vice President, Talent & Organizational Development, NBCUniversal Media
Todd Lewis
Vice President, Prologis Ventures
Lydia Logan
VP, Global Education and Workforce Development, IBM
David Moskovitz
Senior Managing Director, Accenture
Nikita Steals
Vice President of Tech Talent Acquisition, Capital One
Milan Suri
Senior Director of Distribution Growth Ventures, Northwestern Mutual
