Jessie Tang

Jessie Tang

Principal atGratitude VenturesLos Angeles

Jessie Tang is Principal and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Gratitude Railroad, an impact investment firm. She leads their inclusive capital strategy to catalyze new female- and BIPOC-led VC funds.

What Jessie can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BLead preference not reported
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. BlackRock · chief of staff to the CEO
  2. Smart Vision Labs · founding member
  3. Pursuit · led corporate fundraising and partnerships
  4. Gratitude Ventures · Principal and Head of Strategic Initiatives
    Now
  5. Gratitude Railroad · Principal and Head of Strategic Initiatives

Focus

inclusive capitalimpact fundsdiverse-ledcommunityinvestmentsimpact investment

Education

Duke University, BABerkeley Haas, MBA

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Who is Jessie Tang?

Jessie Tang is Principal and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Gratitude Railroad, an impact investment firm. She leads their inclusive capital strategy to catalyze new female- and BIPOC-led VC funds.

How much does Jessie Tang invest?

Gratitude Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Jessie Tang?

A warm intro from a founder Gratitude Ventures backed works best.

What did Jessie Tang do before Gratitude Ventures?

chief of staff to the CEO at BlackRock; founding member at Smart Vision Labs; led corporate fundraising and partnerships at Pursuit; Principal and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Gratitude Railroad.

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