About
Jake Epstein co-leads Premji Invest's early-stage practice, focusing on AI, enterprise software, and deep tech. He previously invested at Canaan across enterprise software, cybersecurity, and deep tech, and began his career as a product manager at Uber. He holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College with a double major in Engineering Sciences (modified with Economics) and Computer Science.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software
Experience
- Premji InvestVice Presidentcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- CanaanInvestor2023 — 2025San Francisco, California, United States
- UberProduct Manager2021 — 2023San Francisco, California, United States
- PegasystemsProduct Manager2020Greater Boston
- Juniper NetworksPM & Business Operations2020Sunnyvale, California, United States
- Morton's Top Floor CoffeeCo-Founder2017 — 2019Hanover, NH
Education
- Dartmouth CollegeBachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills & more
Product Development7Public SpeakingCommunication
- Tuck Certificate in Liberal Arts and Business — The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jake Epstein work?
- Jake Epstein is Co-lead, Early-Stage Practice at Premji Invest.
- What does Jake Epstein invest in?
- Jake Epstein invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software.
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