Samara Jaffe

Samara Jaffe is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic advisory roles across various organizations. As Co-Founder and General Manager of Transform Media since July 2017, Samara has fostered an ecosystem that connects leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to influence innovation and strategy. Currently serving as Strategic Advisor and Head of HR Venture Advisors for SemperVirens Venture Capital, and as an Advisor for Zeeon, Samara is actively involved in developing a social metaverse. Previous roles include Managing Director at InsureTech Connect and EVP and Managing Director at Connectiv, where Samara orchestrated influential industry events. Samara also holds board positions at Horizons at San Francisco Friends School and Gamma Iota Sigma, reflecting a commitment to industry leadership and community engagement. Samara's educational background includes a BA in Journalism and Sociology from the University of Southern California.