About
Jessie Cruz is a Value Creation Analyst at TNB Aura, focused on core operations and ESG initiatives within the fund and across its portfolio. She supports new investments by identifying gaps and building scalable systems, and works with portfolio companies on strategic projects ranging from operational improvements to exit readiness. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor's in Management Engineering, a Minor in Sustainability, and a Specialization in Decision Science.
Invests in
Climate TechImpact & Social Good
Experience
- TNB AuraValue Creation and Sustainability Analystcurrent2025 — present
- TNB AuraValue Creation and ESG Intern2024 — 2025
- TNB AuraResearch Intern2024
- MAD Travel (Make A Difference)Project Management Intern2021 — 2025
- DeloitteSustainability and Emerging Assurance Intern2024Philippines
- Ateneo Management Engineering AssociationInitiative Lead, MEA Career Exploration Series2023 — 2024
- Ateneo Management Engineering AssociationProject Manager, Ateneo Corporate Sustainability Conference2022 — 2023
- Ateneo Management Engineering AssociationPrograms Head, Student Training Enhancement and Peer Support Program2022
- Ateneo Management Engineering AssociationFirst Year Development Council Representative2021 — 2022
- Fostering Education & Environment for Development, Inc. (FEED)Writing and Data Management Intern2021
- Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE)Data Management Intern2021
- TAYOProject Manager and Writers Head, Kakampi Klub2020 — 2021
- TAYOWriters and Artists Head, Education for Habilin2020
Education
- Ateneo de Manila UniversityBachelor of Science, Management Engineering2021 — 2025
Skills & more
Decision AnalysisData AnalysisModeling and SimulationStakeholder EngagementBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementMarket ResearchMarket AnalysisBusiness AnalysisResearch SkillsVenture Capital
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SustainabilityEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)Sustainability ConsultingPerformance BenchmarkingSustainability ReportingSustainability EducationClient RelationsSpreadsheetsStrategyCommunicationWritingCritical Thinking- ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management Systems Certified — SGS
From Jessie's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Ateneo de Manila University49
Gabby DizonCEO at Bitkraft Esports VenturesDon Russel H. LimInvestor at Openspace VenturesDavid BonifacioManaging Partner, Head of Philippines at TNBAuraMat Jirvonn F. ReyesResearch Analyst at TNBAuraMinette NavarretePresident & Managing Partner at Kickstart VenturesJoan YaoGeneral Partner at Kickstart Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at TNB Aura12
Vicknesh R PillayCo-Founder & Managing Partner at TNBAuraCharles WongCo-Founder & Managing Partner at TNBAuraDavid BonifacioManaging Partner, Head of Philippines at TNBAuraJoe ZhangPartner at TNBAuraCherie ChouHead of Corporate Development at TNBAuraNatalie NgInvestor at TNBAura
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Also worked at Deloitte1,036
Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at InvestinorØysteinInvestor at InvestinorMinh DoAnalyst at Golden Gate Ventures
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Also worked at Ateneo Management Engineering Association2
Colleagues at TNBAura
Ayaka Matsumoto
Corporate Development Manager at TNBAura
Charles Teo
Investor at TNBAura
Charles Wong
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at TNBAura
Cherie Chou
Head of Corporate Development at TNBAura
David Bonifacio
Managing Partner, Head of Philippines at TNBAura
Ejazz Gaznavi
Finance & Operations Manager at TNBAura
El Regina Tajudin
Venture Partner (Malaysia) at TNBAura
Elwin John
Fund Operations Associate at TNBAura