Jason Lavender

Co-Founder & CEO

2021 - Current

Modernizing learning & development and partnering with amazing People teams who want to change how we learn at work.

Founding Venture Partner

2015

NextGen is the first network-driven venture firm. We back exceptional entrepreneurs through the collective power of the nation’s top founders, funders, and innovation executives. Our network accelerates the success of our portfolio by investing in companies that match the expertise, resources, and connections of our Venture Partners.

VP Strategy & Business Development

2018 - 2020

Commercial strategy, partnerships, business development, and consulting relations.

Co-Founder

2017 - 2018

Founder of an angel investment group that connects professional athletes to startups. Invested in 10 startups and grateful to work with amazing investors and entrepreneurs.

Senior Director, Health Imagination

2018 - 2018

Lead our health innovation team for North America.

Senior Consultant

2014 - 2018

Consultant

2011 - 2014

Analyst

2008 - 2011