Jennifer Carolan

Jennifer started her career as a classroom teacher where she taught for 7 years in traditional districts. She moved to the Silicon Valley in 2000 to attend Stanford University and was inspired by all of the entrepreneurs working on their ideas. She found a way to use her teaching experience to support these founders.

She worked at NewSchools Venture Fund for 9 years and taught Innovations In Teaching at Stanford University for 3 years. She co-founded her first fund NewSchools Seed Fund in 2011 and co-founded her second Reach Capital in 2015 and Reach II in 2018. These funds have aggregated more than $167M in capital to back amazing entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating exceptional tools for teachers and engaging curriculum for kids. Through their investments, they are creating opportunities for kids and young adults who might think of themselves as underdogs because of background or challenges. Jennifer currently sit on the boards of Nearpod, EdSurge, PeopleGrove, Outschool and FreshGrade.

Jennifer will be on the teaching team for Lean Launchpad Spring Quarter.