Joanna McFarland
InvestorFounderInvestor at xfactor ventures · Founder at hop-skip-drive
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K – $150K checks · typically $125K
Foundedhop-skip-drive
About
Joanna McFarland is the CEO and cofounder of HopSkipDrive, a youth transportation ride service that connects families and schools with vetted drivers. Before starting HopSkipDrive in 2014, she led product and business development at technology and online companies including WeddingChannel.com, Green Dot, YP.com, and Oversee.net, and began her career in investment banking and private equity. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
Invests in
ConsumerImpact & Social GoodMarketplaces
Founder at hop-skip-drive
Intro paths
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In turn, Joanna can intro founders to hop-skip-drive's investors below.
hop-skip-drive's investors · 14
1843 CapitalWashingtonBascom VenturesBostonBBG VenturesNew York · $350K – $1.5M checksBuilders + BackersEnergy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M checksFirstMark CapitalNew York · $500K – $8M checksGingerbread CapitalNew York · $100K – $10M checksGreycroftNew York · $100K – $5M checksHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcLos Angeles · $100K – $1M checksMaveronSeattle · $100K – $8M checksThe Artemis FundHouston · $1.5M checksThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Los Angeles · $50K – $5M checks · since 2019Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M checksUrban Capital NetworkHouston · $20K checks
Co-founders at hop-skip-drive
CY
Carolyn Yashari BecherExecutive Officer
JM
Janelle McGlothlinExecutive Officer
Experience
- HopSkipDriveCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2014 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- Sidecar HealthBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- LA-Tech.orgBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- XFactor VenturesInvestment Partnercurrent2019 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- Marketplace Industry AssociationBoard Member2019 — 2023
- Oversee.net Innovative technology company that owns and operates a portfolio of websites designed toVP, GM Consumer Finance2013 — 2014Los Angeles, CA
- OneWest BankFirst Vice President - Prepaid and Credit Cards2012 — 2013Pasadena, CA
- AT&T InteractiveVice President, Product Management (Publisher Network)2010 — 2012Glendale, CA
- AT&T InteractiveExecutive Director, Publisher Network2010 — 2011Glendale, CA
- AT&T InteractiveDirector, Publisher Network2009 — 2010Glendale, CA
- Green Dot CorporationDirector, Major Accounts2007 — 2009Monrovia, CA
- WeddingChannel.comDirector, FDS Registry and Commerce2006 — 2007Los Angeles, CA
- WeddingChannel.comSr. Manager, Business Development2005 — 2006Los Angeles, CA
- Hicks Muse Tate & FurstInvestment Analyst2000 — 2003Dallas, TX
- Salomon Smith BarneyFinancial Analyst1998 — 2000New York, NY
Skills & more
Product Strategy3Product Management58Strategic Planning13Marketing Strategy11Product Development8Mobile1Mobile Advertising5Evangelism1Team Leadership1Roadmap1Financial Modeling2Analysis5
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Product MarketingPrepaidStrategic LeadershipFinancial AnalysisCross Functional Team LeadershipPresentation SkillsLocal SearchBusiness StrategyStrategic ThinkingBuilding RelationshipsStrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipFrom Joanna's professional profile.
Colleagues at xfactor ventures
Aihui Ong
General Partner, Transform Capital at xfactor ventures
Allison Kopf
CEO, Tract at xfactor ventures
Amanda Bradford
Co-Founder & CEO, The League at xfactor ventures
Amy Nelson
Founder & CEO, The Riveter at xfactor ventures
Anna Palmer
Venture Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners
Aubrie Pagano
General Partner, Managing Member at Corigin Ventures
Betsy Fore
Founding Partner, Velveteen Ventures at xfactor ventures
Chip Hazard
General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joanna McFarland?
- Joanna McFarland is the CEO and cofounder of HopSkipDrive, a youth transportation ride service that connects families and schools with vetted drivers. Before starting HopSkipDrive in 2014, she led product and business development at technology and online companies including WeddingChannel.com, Green Dot, YP.com, and Oversee.net, and began her career in investment banking and private equity. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
- Where does Joanna McFarland work?
- Joanna McFarland is Founder of hop-skip-drive and Investor at xfactor ventures.
- What does Joanna McFarland invest in?
- Joanna McFarland invests in Consumer, Impact & Social Good, Marketplaces.
- What check size does Joanna McFarland write?
- Joanna McFarland typically writes checks of $100K – $150K.
- What companies did Joanna McFarland found?
- Joanna McFarland founded hop-skip-drive.
- Where did Joanna McFarland go to school?
- Joanna McFarland studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); The Wharton School (BS, Economics).
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