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Jennifer Davis
Managing Director at Techstars
Watertown, Massachusetts
Overview
Jennifer Davis is currently the Managing Director at Techstars in Watertown, Massachusetts, where she oversees strategic initiatives and program management. With a background in business development and project management, Jennifer has held key roles at organizations like Harvard Business School and MTV Networks, showcasing her strong leadership and analytical skills in the startup ecosystem.
Having served as an Investment Principal and Director of Platform at Techstars, Jennifer's career highlights include leading sales and customer success efforts at OpenFrame, as well as holding executive positions at Paint Nite and Smith Barney, demonstrating her expertise in business management and sales operations.
Work Experience
Managing Director
2024 - Current
Investment Principal
2023 - 2024
Director of Platform
2021 - 2022
The world’s most active pre-seed investor.
Techstars is an accelerator that provides pre-seed investment and mentoring for various early stage startups.
Raised $108,919,999.00 from SVB Financial Group and Foundry Group.
Member
2022
Startup Mentor/Advisor
2018
Associate Director, Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship
2019 - 2021
Vice President, Sales & Customer Success
2018 - 2019
OpenFrame is a software application platform that helps real estate agents to create video tours and connect to their clients.
Vice President, Business Development
2013 - 2018
Paint Nite offers consumers a creative social experience at local bars.
Raised $13,000,000.00 from Suffolk Equity Partners.
Development/Fundraising Consultant
2006 - 2013
Vice President, Target Marketing & Community Relations
2003 - 2005
MBA Intern/Manager, Target Marketing & Community Relations
2002 - 2003
Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.
Trademark Administrator, Intellectual Property & Litigation
1999 - 2001
Legal Assistant, Intellectual Property & Litigation
1998 - 1999