Jason Klein

Founder/CEO

2012 - Current

Investing and advising in the startup and success of GeoDisruptive businesses which leverage GeoLocation as a disruptive force in marketplaces and commerce, digital infrastructure, social interaction, or information.

Chairman

2014

HBSAANY has invested more than $22 million in 100+ companies and is now the largest angel investing group in NY with 350+ members and growing rapidly. We look to invest in early-stage, private companies on an individual basis, and the companies are NOT required to have any Harvard affiliation. HBSAANY investor members are all Harvard alumni and accredited, and seek to actively assist portfolio companies in their development.

Co President

2019

HBS Alumni Angels is are one of the largest Angel Networks in the world with 16 chapters across 4 continents; 1,000+ members; 250+ companies funded; $90 million invested. hbsalumniangels.com

Member

2012

New York Angels is the leading business angel investment consortium on the East Coast, and the most active angel group in the USA according to the 2012 Halo Report.

Managing Director

2013 - 2017

Empirical advises clients on the creation and implementation of practical plans to accelerate growth, change and development.

Board Member; Chair, External Relations

2012 - 2014

Board Chairman

2009 - 2013

President and CEO

2003 - 2012

Successful turnaround of industry-leading network of local print and digital media for national advertisers. NNN is a limited partnership of 25 top newspaper companies including New York Times, Tribune, Gannett, Hearst, Cox, Advance/Newhouse, and Washington Post.

President and CEO

2001 - 2003

Founded and led buildup of private equity-backed publishing and media company focused on fitness, health, wellness, and niche enthusiast areas.

President and CEO

1999 - 2001

Chief Executive of nation’s #1 men’s magazine company with leading publications and digital businesses included Golf Magazine, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Ski, Popular Science, This Old House, Yachting, and TransWorld Skateboarding. Oversaw record results, sale from Tribune to Time Inc. for $475 million, and subsequent re-branding as Time4 Media.