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Jeff Weiner

Investor

Founder at Next Play Ventures · Executive Chairman, LinkedIn at Westbound Equity Partners

United States

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

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962 people in our graph share verified history with Jeff — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Sean MendyunlockedJeff: together at Next Play Ventures (2020–2026)
Jeff: together at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula
Jeff: together at Braxton Associates
×4Jeff: together at Westbound Equity Partners

About

Former CEO of LinkedIn for 11 years who later became executive chairman, and founded Next Play Ventures to focus on investing, coaching, and philanthropy.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHealthtech

Experience

  1. Next Play VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Next Play VenturesInvestor/Advisor2008 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  3. Westbound Equity PartnersFounding LP, Investment Committeecurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  4. The Compassion ProjectCo-Foundercurrent2017 — present
  5. Boys & Girls Clubs of the PeninsulaMember, Advisory Boardcurrent2011 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  6. LinkedInExecutive Chairman2020 — 2026
  7. LinkedInCEO2008 — 2020
  8. DonorsChooseMember, Board of Directors2007 — 2024
  9. IntuitMember, Board of Directors2012 — 2023Mountain View, CA
  10. EVERFIMember Board Of Directors2017 — 2021Washington D.C. Metro Area
  11. Venture For AmericaMember, Advisory Board2012 — 2021Greater New York City Area
  12. Malaria No MoreMember, Board of Directors2007 — 2015
  13. Accel PartnersExecutive in Residence2008 — 2009
  14. GreylockExecutive in Residence2008 — 2009
  15. Yahoo!Executive Vice President Network Division2007 — 2008
  16. Yahoo!Senior Vice President, Search and Marketplace2002 — 2007Sunnyvale, CA
  17. Yahoo!Senior Vice President Corporate Development2001 — 2002Sunnyvale, CA
  18. Windsor MediaFounding Partner2000 — 2001
  19. Warner Bros. StudiosVice President Online1998 — 2000
  20. Warner Bros. StudiosDirector, Online1997 — 1998Burbank, CA
  21. Warner Bros. StudiosManager, Online1996 — 1997Burbank, CA
  22. Warner Bros. StudiosSenior Analyst, Corporate Development1994 — 1996Burbank, CA
  23. Braxton AssociatesSenior Analyst1993 — 1994Boston
  24. Braxton AssociatesAnalyst1992 — 1993Boston, MA

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship99Product Development90Product Marketing99Executive Management98Business Strategy99Product Management77LinkedIn74Social Media66User Experience44Corporate Development34Non-profits29Analytics30
+12 moreMergers & AcquisitionsThought LeadershipBusiness OperationsLeadership DevelopmentNonprofitsMobile ApplicationsEducationLeadershipStrategyStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipMentoring

From Jeff's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

EverfiIntuit

Investor

1PasswordAlladapt ImmunotherapeuticsAtomsBlockit AIBloomspotBrightHireCameoCentury HealthChange.orgCleoCloud of GoodsClouderaCricket HealthCronDrataEdlyftEsusuevervaultFigmaGammaGatherGingerHeadspaceHeadSpinHumaansInventablesIron FishJune CareKaizenaLorisMaverickNamic Group Inc.Nana AcademyNetaNot DiamondPacePaveScoopSeesaw LearningSlackSpeakStudioThe Browser CompanyThinkCERCATralaTrueworkVox MediaWarpWaywireweblinkXip

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at Next Play Ventures

Brian Rumao
Managing Director at Next Play Ventures
Sean Mendy
Partner at Westbound Equity Partners
Yasmine Lurvink
Associate at Pymwymic

Network5

Alex ChungScout
Venture Partner at Curious Capital
Atin BatraScout
Founder & General Partner at 27V (Twenty Seven Ventures)
Brian RumaoScout
Managing Director at Next Play Ventures
Caterina FakeScout
Investor at Yes VC
Chuck TempletonScout
Managing Partner at S2G Investments

Investors connected to Jeff in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeff Weiner?
Former CEO of LinkedIn for 11 years who later became executive chairman, and founded Next Play Ventures to focus on investing, coaching, and philanthropy.
Where does Jeff Weiner work?
Jeff Weiner is Founder at Next Play Ventures.
What does Jeff Weiner invest in?
Jeff Weiner invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Future of Work, Healthtech.
What check size does Jeff Weiner write?
Jeff Weiner typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What boards does Jeff Weiner sit on?
Jeff Weiner holds tracked board seats at Everfi, Intuit.
What companies has Jeff Weiner invested in?
Investments tracked here include 1Password, Alladapt Immunotherapeutics, Atoms, Blockit AI, Bloomspot, BrightHire, Cameo, Century Health, Change.org, Cleo, Cloud of Goods, Cloudera, and 39 more.
Where did Jeff Weiner go to school?
Jeff Weiner studied at The Wharton School (Bachelor of Science, Economics).

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