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Jim Lobdell

Investor

Venture Partner at Reach Capital

Portola Valley, California, United States

Writes $50K – $10M checks · typically $1.5M

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

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About

Former public high school teacher who co‑founded Teachers' Curriculum Institute and created History Alive, a national curriculum, Jim Lobdell backs companies embedding pedagogy and teacher experience, prioritizing curriculum and teachers.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Reach CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2015 — presentPalo Alto, CA
  2. Balance Sports PublishingCo-Founder2008 — 2020Portola Valley, CA
  3. JumpstartMDStrategy and Content Consultant2011 — 2015Burlingame, CA
  4. Challenge SuccessCo-Founder2007 — 2013Stanford, CA
  5. Teachers' Curriculum InstituteCo-Founder1989 — 2005Palo Alto, CA

Skills & more

Program Development6Curriculum Design4

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Investments

Per curated public sources.

Colleagues at Reach Capital

Adina Safer
Advisor at Reach Capital
Amanda Maestri
Head of Investor Relations at Reach Capital
Arjun Singh
Advisor at Reach Capital
Ben West
Partner, Concept Development at JUXTAPOSE VENTURES
Caoimhe MacRunnels
Principal at Reach Capital
David Landman
Advisor at Reach Capital
Dehong Huang
Assistant Controller at Reach Capital
Dr. Hannah Galvin
Advisor at Reach Capital

Network1

Esteban Sosnik
Co-Founder & Partner at Reach Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Lobdell?
Former public high school teacher who co‑founded Teachers' Curriculum Institute and created History Alive, a national curriculum, Jim Lobdell backs companies embedding pedagogy and teacher experience, prioritizing curriculum and teachers.
Where does Jim Lobdell work?
Jim Lobdell is Venture Partner at Reach Capital.
What does Jim Lobdell invest in?
Jim Lobdell invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Future of Work, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Jim Lobdell write?
Jim Lobdell typically writes checks of $50K – $10M.
What companies has Jim Lobdell invested in?
Investments tracked here include BookNook, Breathe for Change, Curipod, Inquired, Kaymbu, Nurture, Paloma Learning, Rhithm, Snorkl, Suraasa, TeachFX, Wayfinder, and 1 more.
Where did Jim Lobdell go to school?
Jim Lobdell studied at Stanford University (BA, Political Science); Stanford University (MA, Education).

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