Jess Lynch
InvestorGeneral Partner at FoundersEdge · Early Stage Startup Angel Investor at TBD Angels
Hartford, Connecticut
Writes $100K – $200K checks · typically $150K
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David PhuunlockedJess: together at PwC (2014–2016)
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Jess: together at The University of Edinburgh
×2Jess: together at Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
About
Operator with two decades building and scaling consumer products, now an investor focused on first-time founders building for the next generation.
Experience
- FoundersEdgeGeneral Partner & Co-Foundercurrent2023 — present
- ANGELS.vcAngel Investorcurrent2024 — present
- TBD AngelsEarly Stage Startup Angel Investorcurrent2023 — present
- Brightness ConsultingConsultant & Speakercurrent2017 — present
- SuggesticProduct Advisor2023 — 2025
- GuidelyAdvisor2023 — 2024
- GuidelyHead of Product2023
- WishrouteFounder & CEO (Acquired)2018 — 2023Greater Boston Area
- PwCSenior Associate, Forensic Services2013 — 2017Boston, MA
- Bridging the Cultural Divide through EntrepreneurshipCo-Director and Mentor2011 — 2012Babson College
- Babson CollegeFME Mentor2010 — 2011
Skills & more
Microsoft Excel7Microsoft Office2Microsoft Word2Team LeadershipPublic Speaking5Leadership11Management4EntrepreneurshipStart-up VenturesFinancial ModelingInvestmentsVenture Capital
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Due DiligenceUser Experience (UX)Management AccountingBusiness ValuationFraud InvestigationsReporting & AnalysisInvestor ReportingInvestor PresentationsPitch DevelopmentProduct PlanningLean StartupFundraising- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Massachusetts Board of Accountancy
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jess Lynch?
- Operator with two decades building and scaling consumer products, now an investor focused on first-time founders building for the next generation.
- Where does Jess Lynch work?
- Jess Lynch is General Partner at FoundersEdge.
- What check size does Jess Lynch write?
- Jess Lynch typically writes checks of $100K – $200K.
- Where did Jess Lynch go to school?
- Jess Lynch studied at Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies); Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (Masters of Science in Accounting); Babson College (Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Legal Studies).
Founder mafias
Techstars mafia2,005
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Brad FeldCo-founderFounded TechstarsGleb ChuvpiloTechstars Boston Accelerator 2014Founded Thor Directed Energy +6David CummingsTechstars Boulder Accelerator 2012Founded Undaunted +6Jagmeet LambaEntrepreneurshipFounded Certa +3Ben LammMentor & InvestorFounded Breaking +3T.J. ParkerTechstars Boston Accelerator 2013Founded Tjparker +2
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The University of Edinburgh mafia118
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Martin SchrimpffMechanical Engineering with Management TechniquesFounded Kocomo +1Jeffrey ChangGraduate StudiesFounded Doblet +1James WattBachelor of Laws - LLBFounded BrewDog +1Chris Schulze-MelanderOriental StudiesFounded PROPER +1Nicolas HourcardMsc Finance & InvestmentFounded QuestDB +1Jay LipmanBachelor's degreeFounded Resilience Investments +1
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Babson College mafia81
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Reid HoffmanHonorary Doctor of LawsFounded LinkedIn +2Ben KatzFounded Hybrd +1Alex LinB.A.Founded Hush +1Gregory GomerB.S.Founded HqO +1Kristine BallFounded Soteria Biotherapeutics +1Zach PosnerExecutive Education as part of Cataylst Program at McGraw-Hill EducationFounded Engrade
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Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business mafia50
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Matthew BellowsMBAFounded BodesWell +2Miguel Santo AmaroMaster's DegreeFounded Coverflex +1Romney EvansMBAFounded Shoptrue +1Aleksandr MalashchenkoMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Revimo +1Tomás FroesMsc in ManagementFounded Kencko +1Mike SalgueroMBAFounded CustomMade
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TBD Angels mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business196
Jeff DoranInvestor at Spark CapitalPierre-Eric LeiboviciInvestor at DaphniKevin MunnellyInvestor at Third Rock VenturesBrian DixonManaging Partner at Kapor CapitalMurat BicerGeneral Partner at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Jeremy CurleySenior Director at JMI Equity
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Also attended Babson College325
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockEghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC PartnersKevin ColleranManaging Director at Slow VenturesAjay RayasamPrincipal at Osage University PartnersRobert VerwaayenGeneral Partner at Keen Venture PartnersBill HurleyPrincipal at Marlin Equity Partners
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