About
Jennifer Scott Fonstad, an operator-style investor who co-founded Harvard Business School's New Venture Competition, pushes early founders to build leadership teams and scalable processes earlier than they might otherwise.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechFuture of WorkHealthtech
Experience
- Owl CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Harvard Business SchoolExecutive Fellowcurrent2022 — present
- Mastercard FoundationBoard Membercurrent2018 — present
- Aspect VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2014 — present
- Draper Fisher JurvetsonManaging Director1997 — 2014
- Bain & CompanyConsultant1989 — 1991
Education
- Harvard Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA)1996 — 1997
- Georgetown UniversityBachelor of Science (BS)1984 — 1988
Skills & more
Angel Investing9Private Equity6Start-ups9Venture Capital13SaaS1Mergers & Acquisitions3Entrepreneurship6Corporate Development4Due Diligence2E-commerce1Valuation1Strategic Partnerships4
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M&A experienceStrategyEmerging MarketsFrom Jennifer's professional profile.
Deals · 2
Writer AIBoard seat
via Aspect Ventures · filed Nov 2024 · $200M raise
FollowAnalyticsBoard seat
via Aspect Ventures · filed Jun 2023 · $10.8M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Aspect Ventures
Asad Khaliq
Investor at Aspect Ventures
Chad Herrin
Investor at Aspect Ventures
Kamil Saeid
Investor at Aspect Ventures
Lauren Kolodny
Investor at Aspect Ventures
Mark Kraynak
Investor at Aspect Ventures
Rebecca Hu
Investor at Aspect Ventures
Theresia Gouw
Founding Partner at Acrew Capital
Vishal Lugani
Investor at Aspect Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jennifer Scott Fonstad?
- Jennifer Scott Fonstad, an operator-style investor who co-founded Harvard Business School's New Venture Competition, pushes early founders to build leadership teams and scalable processes earlier than they might otherwise.
- Where does Jennifer Scott Fonstad work?
- Jennifer Scott Fonstad is Co-Founder at Aspect Ventures.
- What does Jennifer Scott Fonstad invest in?
- Jennifer Scott Fonstad invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech.
- What boards does Jennifer Scott Fonstad sit on?
- Jennifer Scott Fonstad holds tracked board seats at FollowAnalytics, Writer AI.
- Where did Jennifer Scott Fonstad go to school?
- Jennifer Scott Fonstad studied at Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Georgetown University (Bachelor of Science (BS)).
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School1,977
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Also attended Georgetown University380
Trae StephensPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of AndurilLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalKatherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Tobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesAna AndreescuInvestor at Index VenturesTed LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at Revolution
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Shared employers
Also worked at Harvard Business School219
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Also worked at Mastercard Foundation2
Also worked at Draper Fisher Jurvetson30
Tim DraperFounder of Draper AssociatesSteve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesEmily MeltonInvestor at Threshold VenturesMaryanna SaenkoCo-founder at Future VenturesMark W. BaileyFounder and Partner Emeritus at DFJJon BassettManaging Partner at NextGen Venture Partners
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Also worked at Bain & Company720
Steve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGTheresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalZach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of MischiefWilliam HockeyCo-founder of Plaid; founder & CEO of ColumnJulie YangVice President at Investcorp
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