Jeffery Ponders
InvestorPrincipal at Ridge Ventures
Detroit, Michigan
Writes $100K – $250K checks · typically $150K
Experience
- J. Alvin International LLCKeynote Speakercurrent2004 — presentGreater Detroit Area
- The Better CompanyManaging Partnercurrent2018 — presentGreater Detroit Area
- AlerjeBoard Director2023 — 2026
- Invest Detroit VenturesPrincipal2021 — 2026Detroit Metropolitan Area
- InvestNextBoard Observer2022 — 2026Detroit Metropolitan Area
- Commune AngelsCo-Founder/Investor2020 — 2024
- SteamsterCEO/Co-founder2020 — 2021Detroit Metropolitan Area
- TechTownEntrepreneur In Residence2018 — 2021Greater Detroit Area
- HotSauce EntertainmentSaxophonist2001 — 2020Detroit Metropolitan Area
- Leo BurnettVP, Director of Innovation2016 — 2018Detroit, Michigan
- Fido Labs LLCCo-Founder2016 — 2017Detroit Metropolitan Area
- The Mars AgencyDirector, Innovation & Customer Experience2014 — 2016Southfield, MI
- The Cookie AppCEO, Founder2013 — 2015Detroit, MI
- Sony Pictures EntertainmentStand In/Actor (Sparkle - 2012)2011Detroit, MI
- New Media StrategiesStrategy Manager2011Troy, MI
- Team DetroitDigital Strategist (freelance)2010 — 2011Dearborn, MI
- Carlson Marketing GroupMobile Marketing Supervisor2009 — 2010
- DigitasAnalyst, Strategy & Analysis2006 — 2009
- AT&T Advertising SolutionsAccount Executive2005 — 2006Troy, MI
- DL MediaPR Intern2002 — 2003
Education
- The Wharton SchoolB.S., Entrepreneurship; Strategic Management2000 — 2004
- Renaissance HSDiploma, College Prep1996 — 2000
Skills & more
Strategic Planning24Strategy19Creative Strategy1Creative Problem Solving3Team LeadershipIdeation1NegotiationTechnology TrendsStrategy ConsultingNew Business VenturesInvestmentsVenture Capital
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Venture FinancingDue DiligenceDeal SourcingPortfolio ManagementFundraisingStart-up ConsultingNew Venture LaunchBoard of DirectorsDigital StrategyDigital MarketingInnovation ManagementSocial Media Marketing- VC University Online — VC University
- Certified Lean Stack Mentor — LEANSTACK
- Google Analytics Platform Principles — Google
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Colleagues at Ridge Ventures
Akriti Dokania
Venture Partner at Ridge Ventures
Alayzain Rizavi
Principal at Ridge Ventures
Alexander Rosen
Managing Partner at Ridge Ventures
Brendan Baker
Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management Lp
Derrick Lee
CFO at Ridge Ventures
Eliyahou Amsellem
Associate at Ridge Ventures
Gil Penchina
Partner at Ridge Ventures
Karen Otani Brewer
Head of Investor Relations at Ridge Ventures
Network3
Akriti Dokania
Venture Partner at Ridge Ventures
Alexander Rosen
Managing Partner at Ridge Ventures
Brendan Baker
Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management Lp
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jeffery Ponders?
- Principal at Ridge Ventures
- Where does Jeffery Ponders work?
- Jeffery Ponders is Principal at Ridge Ventures.
- What check size does Jeffery Ponders write?
- Jeffery Ponders typically writes checks of $100K – $250K.
- Where did Jeffery Ponders go to school?
- Jeffery Ponders studied at The Wharton School (B.S., Entrepreneurship; Strategic Management); Renaissance HS (Diploma, College Prep).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Alerje1
Also worked at Invest Detroit Ventures8
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