Jennifer Piro
Advisor at The Cannabis Syndicate
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Overview
Work Experience
Venture Partner
2021 - Current
Republic gives people power to invest in the future they believe in by providing access to startup, real estate, crypto, and video game investments. Focused on creating a diverse, sustainable, connected world, Republic has facilitated over $500 million in investments from over one million global community members. With a global team in six countries, Republic is backed by Galaxy Digital, The Motley Fool, Binance, Naspers, AngelList and more. Republic Venture Partners collaborate across the startup ecosystem to support founders and their ideas. If you are a startup looking to raise capital from the crowd, message me here on LinkedIn!
Republic Crypto offers a compliant and inclusive blockchain financing and investment platform for investors seeking high growth potential.
On Deck Angel Fellow
2021
On Deck is a community platform designed to develop different ideas and build companies.
Raised $20,000,000.00 from Pioneer Fund.
Angel Investor
2021
Connecting canna curious investors with amazing cannabis investments. You can also join my syndicate via AngelList: https://yangel.co/s/cannabis/woEs5
Evaluation Committee Member and LP
2020
Arcview Collective Fund ("The Collective"), formerly Viridian Members Fund invests in seed, early-stage and opportunities in companies with high-growth potential in the cannabis industry. The Collective invests across subsectors where it leverages its members’ expertise, to make investments averaging $50,000 to $250,000, each, over the life of the investment. The Arcview Collective Fund is a member-managed venture fund. This is a hybrid model between an angel group and a traditional venture fund. The members of the fund range from experienced angel investors and partners in VC funds to executives of successful companies.
Angel Investor
2017
Member Board Of Directors
2016
Kitsu helps anime and manga fans track, share and discover more of what they love.
Raised $600,000.00 from Bernard Chong and VIZ Media.
Angel Squad Member
2021 - 2023
Venture Fellow | Cohort 1
2021 - 2022
Venture Cooperative is a free 6-month educational program and inclusive community.
Management Consultant
2007 - 2018
Accenture Ventures is a venture capital firm arm of Accenture, delivers innovative solutions with strategic partnerships and investments.
Director of Business Development
2013 - 2016
Board Member
2010 - 2015
President
2013 - 2014
Vice President
2012 - 2013
Vice Con Chair
2011 - 2013
Vice Convention Chair of Otakon, a convention of Otakorp
Social Media Director
2010 - 2013
Developed and implemented social media strategy for @Otakon, the Iargest East Asian pop culture event on the East Coast. Launched the Otakon Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, and Google+ Accounts and grew Twitter following since 2010. Engaged with thousands of fans and followers daily, and still respond to unanswered tweets to this day.
Corresponding Secretary
2010 - 2012
Otakon is a nonprofit organization that organizes an annual celebration of Asian pop culture, anime, manga, music, movies, and video games.
Education
BA
2000 - 2005