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Jake Schwartz

Investor

Venture Partner at New Form Capital

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

About

Venture Partner focused on firm strategy; co-founder and former CEO of General Assembly, which was acquired by Adecco Group for over $400M in 2018. He has invested in blockchain since 2014.

Experience

  1. ShipCalmChairman and Lead Investorcurrent2025 β€” presentSan Diego, California, United States
  2. Brave HealthExecutive Chairman/Co-Foundercurrent2017 β€” presentNew York, New York, United States
  3. New Form CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2021 β€” presentNew York, New York, United States
  4. BICBoard of Directors2020 β€” 2025Paris, Île-de-France, France
  5. General AssemblyCEO and Co-Founder2010 β€” 2020New York, NY
  6. Liberty Associated Partners LPSenior Associate/Entrepreneur-in-Residence2008 β€” 2010
  7. The Boston Consulting GroupSummer Consultant2007
  8. The TankCo-Founder/Managing Partner2003 β€” 2005

Education

  1. The Wharton SchoolMBA, Entrepreneurial Management2006 β€” 2008
  2. Yale UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies1996 β€” 2000

Skills & more

Strategy39Venture Capital29Entrepreneurship86Start-ups71Strategic Partnerships44Business Strategy21Business Development15E-commerce12Financial Modeling11Product Management5Online Advertising7Mobile Devices5
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