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1,324 people in our graph share verified history with Frances — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Kyle DohertyunlockedFrances: together at Harvard Business School (2008)
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×4Frances: together at Harvard Business School
×3Frances: together at Harvard University
About
Chief Executive Officer of NewSchools, who authored an essay for Stanford Social Innovation Review examining the purpose of public education in a diverse democracy.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
EdTechImpact & Social Good
Experience
- NewSchools Venture FundChief Executive Officercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- NewSchools Venture FundPresident2021 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
- NewSchools Venture FundSenior Managing Partner2018 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- NewSchools Venture FundManaging Partner2015 — 2018Oakland, CA
- Emerson CollectiveDial Fellow2022 — 2023
- Pahara-Aspen FellowshipFellow2017 — 2019
- Teach For AmericaVice President, Strategy2013 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
- DeloitteSenior Manager, Monitor Institute (a part of Monitor Deloitte)2013New York City Metropolitan Area
- Monitor GroupAssociate Partner, Monitor Institute2011 — 2013New York City Metropolitan Area
- Monitor GroupSenior Manager2008 — 2011New York City Metropolitan Area
- Achievement FirstExternal Relations, Independent Consultant2008Brooklyn, New York
- General MillsSmall Planet Foods, Summer Associate Marketing Manager2007Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Morgan StanleyAssociate, Equity Structured Products & Derivative Sales2002 — 2006New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Management Consulting42Business Strategy25Management36Recruiting4Equities3Financial Modeling15Strategy58Private Equity10Valuation7Emerging Markets7Financial Analysis6Derivatives2
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Venture CapitalMergers & AcquisitionsMarket ResearchCorporate DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipLeadershipFrom Frances's professional profile.
Colleagues at NewSchools Venture Fund
Alex Yu
Vice President at Imaginary Venture Capital
Alexandra Bernadotte
Board Member at NewSchools Venture Fund
Ally Skoog-Hoffman
Director, Research & Learning at NewSchools Venture Fund
Amy Rodde
Board Member at NewSchools Venture Fund
Ana León-Santos
Associate Partner, Equitable Investing at NewSchools Venture Fund
Andrew Vega
Senior Associate Partner, Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund
Ariana Valenzuela
Partner, Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund
Brittany Lynne Adams
Senior Manager, Communications and Digital Marketing at NewSchools Venture Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Frances Messano?
- Chief Executive Officer of NewSchools, who authored an essay for Stanford Social Innovation Review examining the purpose of public education in a diverse democracy.
- Where does Frances Messano work?
- Frances Messano is CEO at NewSchools Venture Fund.
- What does Frances Messano invest in?
- Frances Messano invests in EdTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where did Frances Messano go to school?
- Frances Messano studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Harvard University (AB, Economics).
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
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Also attended Harvard University2,000
Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalG
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Shared employers
Also worked at NewSchools Venture Fund35
Jennifer CarolanCo-founder at Reach CapitalRachael NeumannCo-Founder at Flying Fox VenturesPallavi AbrahamInvestor at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALWayee ChuCo-Founder & Partner at Reach CapitalMaria TorresAdmin at Reach CapitalAmon AndersonManaging Partner at Acumen America
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Also worked at Teach For America132
Chelcie TaylorInvestor at GGV CapitalRobin LiInvestor at GGV CapitalAmanda DawsonDirector, People Operations at StartXEllie HinkenInvestor at Khosla VenturesStefan SchroppSenior Regulatory Counsel at ParadigmBrandon WolfeCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Jordan Partners
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Also worked at Deloitte2,000
Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesRaychel BailonVP of Finance at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at Investinor
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Also worked at Achievement First8
Thomas D. LehrmanManaging Partner at Teamworthy VenturesDacia TollVenture Partner at Teamworthy VenturesCatherine FarrowManaging Director and Head of Human Capital at Charlesbank Capital PartnersKatie McPollomFounder at LessonbeeDan Cogan-DrewCo-founder at NewselaKevin CzingerFounder at Divergent
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