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JESSICA WILLIS

Founder

Founder at Pocketnest

Detroit Metropolitan Area

FoundedPocketnest

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

Zach PoleyunlockedJESSICA: together at University of Michigan (1999–2000)
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JESSICA: together at Universidad de Salamanca
JESSICA: together at Plante Moran

Founder at Pocketnest

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Pocketnest's investors · 4

Cleo CapitalNew York · $100K – $1M checksgener8torBeloitID VenturesDetroit · $50K – $250K checksMichigan RiseEast Lansing · $50K – $150K checks

Experience

  1. pocketnestFounder & CEOcurrent2018 — presentDetroit Metropolitan Area
  2. Mt. Elliott MECA EndowmentBoard Trusteecurrent2020 — present
  3. First Independence BankNext-Gen Board2020 — 2023
  4. Pointe Capital ManagementExecutive Director2013 — 2017Grosse Pointe Farms
  5. Plante MoranSenior Associate2004 — 2013Auburn Hills, Michigan
  6. MacGregor Associates, ChicagoResearch Associate2001 — 2004Greater Chicago Area

Skills & more

Investments29Real Estate6

Languages Spanish

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) — Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
  • Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) — IMCA

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Frequently asked questions

Who is JESSICA WILLIS?
Executive Officer, Director at Pocketnest
Where does JESSICA WILLIS work?
JESSICA WILLIS is Founder of Pocketnest.
What companies did JESSICA WILLIS found?
JESSICA WILLIS founded Pocketnest.
Where did JESSICA WILLIS go to school?
JESSICA WILLIS studied at Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago (MBA, Economics, International Business); University of Michigan (Bachelor of Science - BS); Universidad de Salamanca (Summer Study Abroad Programs in 1997 and 2000, Language, Literature, Culture).

Same school

Also attended Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago7

Katherine St. JamesAssociate at Spring Lane CapitalPaul IaffaldanoGeneral Partner at BIP VenturesJohn EdisonPresident, Financial Services at SymphonyAICarlos Enrique CastilloInvestor Relations at ATW PartnersJohn BobrowichInvestor at Clean Energy VentureScott BlajszczakSenior Vice President, Fiduciary Solutions (CFA) at Mesirow

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Also attended University of Michigan888

Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear VenturesTom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution

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Also attended Universidad de Salamanca47

Erich SieberFounding General Partner at PeakBridge VCSurya GargMembership & Network Operations at Gold House VenturesSandra Pérez BaosAssociate at 2048 VenturesEthan SmithInvestor at Innovius CapitalAlfonso CoboInvestor at Enzo VenturesClarissa RossbachInvestment Manager at IBB Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at First Independence Bank2

Javier EvelynFounder & CEO at AlerjeAshley M. WilliamsCEO and Founder at Rizzarr

Also worked at Plante Moran13

Braden DeforgeWealth Management Associate at Goalvest VentureKimberly RenoPartner, CFO, CCO at Renaissance Venture CapitalRuoting SunOperating Partner at Runtime VenturesRoger JansenHealth Moonshot Impact Board at StartUp HealthAmanda ElderVice President of Finance at Arboretum VenturesTommy SkinnerDirector, Venture Investments at Michigan Rise

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