Jay Minkoff

Jay Minkoff is an experienced professional with a strong background in real estate and investments, currently serving as a Board Member at Newfound since October 2024. Jay is also the Vice Chairman of the RiseUp Fund and the Principal of Minkoff Investments, focusing on real estate and start-up private equity ventures. Previously, Jay held key leadership roles, including Former Chairman, Investor, and Advisor at Houwzer, where innovative approaches disrupted the home selling market. Additionally, Jay has served on several boards, including the Einstein Healthcare Network, Jewish Exponent, and Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. With an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management and Real Estate Finance from The Wharton School and a BSCE in Civil Engineering from Tufts University, Jay combines academic expertise with extensive industry experience.