Yigal Kerszenbaum
Managing Partner
Investing at the intersection of education, workforce, and human potential.
We invest in tech-enabled solutions that drive economic advancement.
Workers in low- and middle-wage jobs are the most vulnerable to displacement and the most disconnected from high-growth careers. Given an unprecedented demand for talent and the rapidly shifting nature of work, we see an opportunity to shape the future to create access and opportunity for all.
JFFVentures is the nation’s leading impact venture fund specializing exclusively in emerging future of work and workforce development technologies enabling economic advancement. We invest in early-stage companies where entrepreneurs with lived experiences are building solutions that create a more inclusive, equitable economy.
Focus Areas: The Future of Work Reimagined
Education Technology
Reskilling and upskilling learners and workers for entry and advancement in in-demand careers.
HR Technology
Meeting employers’ workforce management needs to create a more equitable talent ecosystem in the workplace.
Workforce Technology
Facilitating job placement and helping workers navigate pathways to advancement.
Wraparound Services
Meeting the holistic and well-being needs of workers seeking economic stability.
JFFVentures Corporate Innovation Council
JFFVentures is supported by our Corporate Innovation Council, a group of forward-thinking leaders in talent management and development, workforce strategy, investing, and corporate social responsibility who will advise tech entrepreneurs on how to tackle some of today’s most critical challenges related to equity, inclusion, and economic advancement.
Jocelyn Caldwell
Vice President, People and Belonging, Pilot Company
Joseph Clay
Vice President, HCM Transformation, Oracle
Erinn Corbett-Wright
Head of Workforce Development Philanthropy, Salesforce
Ingrid Giordano
Global Head of Early Career Talent Acquisition and Program Management, Citi
Ananth Kasturiraman
Senior Product Director, Indeed
Jarret Kleppel
Vice President, Talent & Organizational Development, NBCUniversal Media
Todd Lewis
Vice President, Prologis Ventures
Jessica Lindl
Vice President, Social Impact and Education, Unity
Lydia Logan
VP, Global Education and
Workforce Development, IBM
David Moskovitz
Senior Managing Director,
Accenture
Geoffrey Roche
Director, Workforce Development, Siemens Healthineers
Lisa Schumacher
Director, Education Strategies and Workforce Policy, McDonald’s Corporation
Mari Sifo
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Host Hotels & Resorts
Anshul Sonak
Global Director, Intel Digital Readiness Programs, Intel
Kathy Tague
Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Growth, Northwestern Mutual
Tammy Thieman
Director, Career Choice, Amazon
News & Ideas
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BlogJFFVentures Aligns Venture Capital with a National Nonprofit to Invest in the Future of Work
ImpactAlpha features JFFVentures in an article that covers recent investments, and details about our strategy, structure and approach.
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BlogFunding Alternative Paths
Workshift features JFFVentures’ new fund to back workforce education startups that serve lower-income learners.
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In the NewsJobs for the Future’s new $50M fund looks to invest in underrepresented founders
Jobs for the Future’s new $50M fund looks to invest in underrepresented founders Subtitle: JFFVentures Fund II, a $50 million impact fund, targets innovative solutions in HR, education, and workforce development that empower economic mobility for low- and middle-wage workers.