JJ Kasper
InvestorPartner at Blue {Seed} Collective Β· Founder and Partner at Blue Collective
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Writes $250K β $1M checks
About
JJ Kasper, a self-described previously disgruntled academic, failed attorney, reformed consultant, retired turnaround guy and wistful musician, evaluates founders using consulting-style case interviews that probe reasoning under uncertainty.
ContactΒ· published on JJ's own website
Invests in
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechHealthtechSector Agnostic
Experience
- Blue CollectiveFounder and Partnercurrent2014 β presentNew York City
- ScriptCo PharmacyDirectorcurrent2020 β present
- Blue AdvisoryFounder and Principalcurrent2014 β presentNew York, NY
- Black NapkinFoundercurrent2017 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Ally - Recruiting RobotInvestorcurrent2017 β present
- McKinsey & CompanySenior Advisor2014 β 2018
- McKinsey & CompanyPartner2008 β 2014New York City
- University of VirginiaTeaching Assistant2006 β 2008Greater Charlottesville Area
- Latham & WatkinsSummer Associate2006 β 2007New York City
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPSummer Associate2005 β 2006Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area
- Southern Environmental Law CenterDevelopment Associate2004 β 2006Greater Charlottesville Area
- University of VirginiaCavMan (the mascot)2001 β 2004Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
- Chesapeake Bay FoundationDevelopment Analyst2000 β 2004Annapolis, Maryland
- Capital Gazette CommunicationsPaperboy1992 β 1994Severna Park, Maryland, United States
Skills & more
Strategy41Strategic Planning13Management11Public Speaking7Analysis5Strategic ThinkingLeadershipProcess Improvement1Theatre1SportsMascotBusiness Strategy42
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Management ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsDue DiligenceEntrepreneurshipPrivate EquityVenture CapitalFinancial ModelingCompetitive AnalysisMarket ResearchYodelingStart-upsValuationLanguages Spanish
- New York State Bar Association β New York State Bar Association
From JJ's professional profile.
Deals Β· 1
FarmTogether, Inc.Solo GP
via Blue {Seed} Collective Β· filed Jan 2021
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is JJ Kasper?
- JJ Kasper, a self-described previously disgruntled academic, failed attorney, reformed consultant, retired turnaround guy and wistful musician, evaluates founders using consulting-style case interviews that probe reasoning under uncertainty.
- Where does JJ Kasper work?
- JJ Kasper is Partner at Blue {Seed} Collective.
- What does JJ Kasper invest in?
- JJ Kasper invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- What check size does JJ Kasper write?
- JJ Kasper typically writes checks of $250K β $1M.
- Where did JJ Kasper go to school?
- JJ Kasper studied at University of Virginia (MA, English Literature); University of Virginia School of Law (Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law); University of Virginia (BA, Mathematics / English Literature).
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Also attended University of Virginia School of Law30
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Also attended The Johns Hopkins University261
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ally - Recruiting Robot5
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Also worked at University of Virginia34
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