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Porter Braswell

Founder

Founder/CEO at Jopwell

New York, New York, United States

FoundedJopwell · YC

About

Porter Braswell co-founded Jopwell, a Y Combinator-backed company, and is founding 2045 Studio. His work focuses on workplace diversity and helping organizations develop inclusive environments for employees of color.

Founder/CEO at JopwellYC S15

Intro paths

YC

Porter went through Y Combinator (Summer 2015) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Porter can intro founders to Jopwell's investors below.

Jopwell's investors · 6

Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checksKapor CapitalOakland · $100K – $1M checksOmidyar NetworkSan FranciscoSJF VenturesDurham · $1M – $10M checksValar Ventures LlcSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2015

Co-founders at Jopwell

RWRyan Williams
Ryan WilliamsFounder/President

Experience

  1. Stealth StartupFoundercurrent2026 — presentNew York, United States
  2. True SearchManaging Directorcurrent2023 — present
  3. JopwellCo-founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman (Acquired by True Search, Spring '23)current2014 — presentNew York City
  4. The Lawrenceville SchoolTrusteecurrent2021 — present
  5. DREAMBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentNew York, United States
  6. The Ryder CupAdvisory Board Membercurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
  7. Harvard Business ReviewHost - Race at Work2020 — 2024
  8. AARPAARP Innovators Council2019 — 2023
  9. CFES Brilliant PathwaysBoard Member2015 — 2021
  10. Goldman SachsMacro FX Sales Associate2011 — 2014
  11. Goldman SachsSummer Intern2008 — 2010
  12. Morgan StanleySummer Intern2006 — 2007

Skills & more

Leadership27Go-to-Market StrategyTalent ManagementSales ManagementCommunity BuildingHedge Funds20Financial Modeling11Trading16Options6Asset Management13Prime Brokerage2FX Options4
+7 moreValuationEquitiesSeries 7Start-upsCRMMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

From Porter's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Porter Braswell?
Porter Braswell co-founded Jopwell, a Y Combinator-backed company, and is founding 2045 Studio. His work focuses on workplace diversity and helping organizations develop inclusive environments for employees of color.
Where does Porter Braswell work?
Porter Braswell is Founder/CEO of Jopwell.
What companies did Porter Braswell found?
Porter Braswell founded Jopwell.
Where did Porter Braswell go to school?
Porter Braswell studied at Yale University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government); The Lawrenceville School.

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