Where does Jason Norman work?

Jason Norman is Partner at Westbound Equity Partners.

What check size does Jason Norman write?

Jason Norman typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Jason Norman go to school?

Jason Norman studied at Harvard University (African American Studies, African-American/Black Studies); Bellarmine College Preparatory.

Jason Norman

Investor

Partner at Westbound Equity Partners

Houston, Texas

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

About

Jason Norman is CEO of KOOLADE and co-founder of Concrete Rose, an investment platform focused on Black-led companies. At Concrete Rose, he scaled the organization to $125M in assets under management across 50+ portfolio companies and led the affiliated foundation in distributing $500K in unrestricted grants to nearly 20 nonprofits while establishing a Social Innovator in Residence program. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies from Harvard University, where he served as a two-time captain of the basketball team.

Experience

KOOLADECEOcurrent2025 — present
JWN Consulting LLCCEO & Foundercurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
/dev/colorBoard Member2022 — 2025
ColorwaveBoard Member2021 — 2023
Concrete Rose CapitalCo-Founding Partner | CEO of Concrete Rose Community Foundation2017 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
Summer SearchBoard Member2020 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
Tipping Point CommunityEntrepreneur In Residence2020 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
Lazarus EnergyOperations | Program Director2014 — 2020Houston, TX
Koar Performance ApparelDirector Of Business Development2012 — 2014Los Angeles, California, United States

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship19Brand Development3Marketing4Marketing Strategy7Creative Entrepreneurship2Program Development4Youth Development5Branding & Identity2Research4Venture Capital2Nonprofits15Community Outreach6

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Start-upsStrategic PlanningManagementLeadershipStrategy

From Jason's professional profile.

Colleagues at Westbound Equity Partners

Alan Waxman

Investment Advisory Committee; CEO, Sixth Street at Westbound Equity Partners

Andre Iguodala

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Mosaic General Partnership, LLC

Brian Rumao

Managing Director at Next Play Ventures

Charles Shannon

Investor at Westbound Equity Partners

Danae Sterental

Partner at Westbound Equity Partners

Danae Sterental Rivera

Partner at Westbound Equity Partners

Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee

Co-Founder and CEO at Westbound Equity Partners

Garrett Clinton

Investor at Westbound Equity Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jason Norman?: Jason Norman is CEO of KOOLADE and co-founder of Concrete Rose, an investment platform focused on Black-led companies. At Concrete Rose, he scaled the organization to $125M in assets under management across 50+ portfolio companies and led the affiliated foundation in distributing $500K in unrestricted grants to nearly 20 nonprofits while establishing a Social Innovator in Residence program. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies from Harvard University, where he served as a two-time captain of the basketball team.
Where does Jason Norman work?: Jason Norman is Partner at Westbound Equity Partners.
What check size does Jason Norman write?: Jason Norman typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Jason Norman go to school?: Jason Norman studied at Harvard University (African American Studies, African-American/Black Studies); Bellarmine College Preparatory.

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