Jesse Draper
InvestorGeneral Partner at Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc
Los Angeles
Writes $100K β $1M checks
FoundedPreemadonnaWerk Enterprises
About
Fourth-generation VC Jesse Draper, an actress who hosted an Emmy-nominated tech show interviewing founders like Elon Musk, targets women-led startups as business opportunities and is a mother of three boys.
Jesse Draper @jessedraper
Congrats to @elonmusk and all the @SpaceX investors on a historic IPO. So many questions. Elon, how are you feeling?! And also, do you assume you pay for meals from here on out? Like, I donβt know what etiquette is for a trillionaire. Keep building dude! #spacex #elonmusk
Jun 13, 2026 Β· β₯ 1
Jesse Draper @jessedraper
I did a fun podcast with @Sammicohentalks where I talk about my interview with Elon Musk, venture capital, family and so much more. Let me know what you think! https://t.co/u5J4I2LrHJ
Feb 24, 2026 Β· β₯ 7
Jesse Draper @jessedraper
Putting love and light and positivity out there today.
Dec 16, 2025 Β· β₯ 2 Β· β 2
Invests in
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMarketplaces
Experience
- Halogen VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2015 β presentLos Angeles
- Trust & WillBoard Membercurrent2020 β presentSan Diego, California, United States
- MirzaBoard Observercurrent2023 β presentNew York, United States
- The Flex Co.Board Observercurrent2022 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Broadway AngelsInvestorcurrent2014 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Valley Girl VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2012 β presentSanta Monica
- Valley Girl, Inc.CEOcurrent2008 β present
- BLUE FEVERBoard Member2018 β 2021Los Angeles, Ca.
- KPIX CBS5Creator and Host of 'The Valley Girl Show'2015San Francisco Bay Area
- KTVUCreator and Host of 'The Valley Girl Show'2014San Francisco Bay Area
- NickelodeonActress2005 β 2009
- Company 3Client Services2007 β 2008
- VinaCapitalAssociate Intern2006Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- KIIS-FM Los AngelesIntern2004 β 2006
Education
- UCLABachelor of Arts - BA, Theater2002 β 2006
- Menlo School
Skills & more
+12 more
EntertainmentScreenwritingSocial MediaActingNew MediaFilm ProductionTelevisionInterviewsStart-upsSocial NetworkingFinal Cut ProWritingFrom Jesse's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended UCLA392
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Also attended Menlo School30
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Shared employers
Also worked at Trust & Will2
Also worked at Broadway Angels11
+ 5 more
Also worked at Nickelodeon1
Deals Β· 1
Werk EnterprisesBoard seat
via Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc Β· filed Jul 2017 Β· $4M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
