Laurene Powell Jobs
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Emerson Collective
Experience
41+ years
Investments
1+ companies
Focus
AI, Climate
About Laurene Powell Jobs
Laurene Powell Jobs is the founder and president of Emerson Collective, which she established in 2011 to invest in entrepreneurs and innovators working on education and economic mobility, immigration, media and journalism and the environment, combining venture investing with philanthropy. Emerson Collective is the vehicle through which she owns The Atlantic, where she is lead investor and chair. Before founding it she worked at Merrill Lynch Asset Management and spent three years at Goldman Sachs as a fixed-income trading strategist, then co-founded Terravera, a natural foods company that sold to retailers across Northern California. She co-founded College Track in 1997 to raise college graduation rates for students from under-resourced communities, and is co-founder and chair of the XQ Institute. She holds a BA in political science from the University of Pennsylvania, a BS in economics from Wharton and an MBA from Stanford.
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Investment Profile
Laurene Powell Jobs is a Founder and President, Emerson Collective at Emerson Collective, based in Palo Alto, CA. With 41+ years of experience in venture capital, Laurene brings deep expertise to evaluating investment opportunities.
Laurene's investment focus spans AI, Climate, EdTech, Fintech, Digital Health, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments include The Atlantic. These investments span AI and Climate.
Before Emerson Collective, Laurene worked at Terravera, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch Asset Management. This breadth of experience across multiple firms provides a well-rounded perspective on the venture capital landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Laurene Powell Jobs?
Laurene Powell Jobs is a Founder and President, Emerson Collective at Emerson Collective, based in Palo Alto, CA, with 41+ years of experience in venture capital. Their investment focus includes AI, Climate, EdTech.
What does Laurene Powell Jobs invest in?
Laurene Powell Jobs focuses on investments in AI, Climate, EdTech, Fintech, Digital Health through Emerson Collective. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Laurene Powell Jobs's most notable investments?
Laurene Powell Jobs's notable portfolio investments include The Atlantic. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Laurene Powell Jobs at?
Laurene Powell Jobs is currently at Emerson Collective, headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, serving as Founder and President, Emerson Collective. Previously, they worked at Terravera, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch Asset Management.
How long has Laurene Powell Jobs been investing?
Laurene Powell Jobs has 41+ years of experience in venture capital and startup investing. This extensive experience spans multiple market cycles and brings deep pattern recognition to evaluating new investment opportunities.
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