Where did Jenna Fernandes go to school?

Jenna Fernandes studied at Tufts University (BA, Political Science, Entrepreneurship); The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth (Business).

Jenna Fernandes

Investor

Operating Partner & Head of Human Resources - North America, LatAm, & Europe at VU Venture Partners

Austin, Texas, United States

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

Emily KramerunlockedJenna: together at Tufts University (2003–2006)

×2Jenna: together at CNN

×5Jenna: together at Endeavor

Jenna: together at VU Venture Partners

About

Operating partner and head of HR, founder and head of admissions at Venture University and founder of Finally Fund Admin. A venture-backed serial entrepreneur ranked a top female tech CEO by Women 2.0.

Experience

ClearlyTaxFoundercurrent2026 — presentUnited States
Finally Fund AdminChief Executive Officercurrent2022 — present
VU Venture PartnersOperating Partner and Head of Investor Relationscurrent2018 — present
Venture UniversityCo-Founder and Operating Partnercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
The Next Big Thing: The Game of EntrepreneurshipCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2015 — present
Women 2.0Director of Curriculum2017 — 2018
CareBookerChief Executive Officer2012 — 2015
J. Jordan ConsultingCEO2010 — 2012
Pet It ForwardCEO2011 — 2012
Echoing GreenSocial Investment Council2009 — 2012
American Museum of Natural HistoryJunior Council2008 — 2011
DeloitteAccount Management Consultant2008 — 2010
EndeavorYoung Professionals Executive Board2009 — 2010
Fresh Air FundJunior Committee2006 — 2009
New Alternatives for ChildrenJunior Board2006 — 2009
Greenwich AssociatesMarketing Associate2006 — 2007
Communispace CorporationMarketing Intern2006
College Democrats of AmericaMember2002 — 2006
CNNNews Room and Public Relations Intern2005
Harvard Kennedy School of GovernmentIntern2005

Skills & more

Strategic Planning38Public Speaking22Leadership99Strategy99Management28TaxAccountingFund Management43Professional Development Programs16Fund Administration14Investments10Syndicate10

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From Jenna's professional profile.

Colleagues at VU Venture Partners

Aakash Jain

Partner - North America, Europe, & LatAm at VU Venture Partners

Alek Kloda

CIO & Founding Partner at Nickel Digital Asset Management

Andrew Zalasin

General Partner - North America, Europe, & LatAm at VU Venture Partners

Andy Goldstein

Partner - Western Europe at VU Venture Partners

Angie Wang

Principal - Asia-Pacific Investment Team at VU Venture Partners

Bernardt Vogel

Senior Associate at VU Venture Partners

Bevon King

Investor at VU Venture Partners

Bo Yang

Venture Partner at VU Venture Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jenna Fernandes?: Operating partner and head of HR, founder and head of admissions at Venture University and founder of Finally Fund Admin. A venture-backed serial entrepreneur ranked a top female tech CEO by Women 2.0.
Where does Jenna Fernandes work?: Jenna Fernandes is Operating Partner & Head of Human Resources - North America, LatAm, & Europe at VU Venture Partners.
Where did Jenna Fernandes go to school?: Jenna Fernandes studied at Tufts University (BA, Political Science, Entrepreneurship); The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth (Business).

Same school

Also attended Tufts University375

Roger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista Capital Matt GersonInvestor at Revolution Alex MorganInvestor at Khosla Ventures Niko CiminelliInvestor at Khosla Ventures Clay BergerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Kathryn ReddyPrincipal at .406 Ventures

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Also attended The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth324

John McCulloughInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners Carley PhillipsPrincipal at Greycroft M.G. ThibautFormer Chief Financial Officer at DroneDeploy at Scale Venture Partners Liam DonohueInvestor at .406 Ventures Graham BrooksPartner at .406 Ventures Joanna Skoler GilmanChief Marketing and Communications Officer at .406 Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at American Museum of Natural History7

Rachel SnyderHead of Platform & Operations at Centre Street Partners Rachel KatzExecutive Director, Events at Lead Edge Capital Kevin WebbManaging Director at Superorganism Gaurav PaliwalFounder at ValCtrl Trina ChiassonFounder/CEO at Ovipost Tiya GordonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter at it’s electric

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Also worked at Deloitte2,000

Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner Ventures Hunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at Homebrew Brian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of Coinbase Steve AnaviCo-founder & President of Qonto Nancy WangInvestor at Felicis Ventures Raychel BailonVP of Finance at Felicis Ventures

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Also worked at Greenwich Associates6

MadelineRelationship Manager at Dwight Funding Ben JacobsManaging Partner at Scenius Capital Seji IshiiSenior Advisor at Fin Capital Mark MaderExecutive Officer, Director at Smartsheet Shona TatchellFounder at Halotrade Michael TurnerCEO at Validis

Also worked at CNN52

Leah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray Ventures Alex ConstantinopleChief Marketing Officer at Greycroft Rusty DorninInvestor at Ulu Ventures Frances TownsendSenior Advisor at Audere Capital Sumi KrishnanAdvisor at Chloe Capital Nick ThompsonInvestor at Blue Tulip Ventures

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