Jennifer Kao

Jennifer Kao has a strong background in investment and corporate development. Jennifer started their career as an Investment Banking Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where they managed transactions and constructed valuation models. Jennifer then moved on to roles at Sea Change Management and California Environmental Associates, where they identified and developed investment opportunities in the areas of sustainable seafood and environmental conservation. Jennifer also served as the Interim Director of Operations at the Institute for Industrial Productivity, overseeing the establishment and expansion of a non-profit organization focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector. Most recently, they worked at Clif Bar & Company as a Corporate Development Manager, and at White Road Investments as a Principal, where they identified and developed investment opportunities for a venture capital fund focused on natural and organic food, active lifestyles, and outdoor recreation.

Jennifer Kao attended the University of California, Berkeley from 1997 to 2001, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Economy and Business.