Jesus Salas
Principal at Slauson & Co.
Jesus Salas
Principal at Slauson & Co.
Oakland, California
Overview
Work Experience
Principal
2022 - Current
Senior Associate
2021
Integrated Capital Institute Fellow
2020 - 2021
Associate
2019 - 2021
Omidyar Network invests globally in emerging technology solutions and business models that reduce misinformation and bias, improve data ownership and control, and protect privacy. We invest capital in entrepreneurs, early-stage technologies, and companies that offer alternatives to surveillance capitalism models, using the next generation of technology, and establishing new norms for data collection, processing, and storage.
Venture Associate
2019 - 2019
Supporting the advancement of the Latinx investment community. We are emerging and existing Latinx investors united to accelerate our investment experience and increase the number of Latinx investors in investment leadership. As Venture Associates, we elevate potential deals, conduct due diligence, and invest in a set number of startups each quarter.
Venture Capital Fellow
2018 - 2019
ReThink Education invests in early- and growth-stage companies that are developing technological solutions to 21st Century learning. Launched in 2012, ReThink Education supports startups that are focused on learning outcomes by pursuing business models that are scaleable, efficient, and unique.
Summer Associate
2018 - 2018
Retail & Consumer Group
Investment Associate
2015 - 2017
Business Analyst
2013 - 2015
Co-Founder
2012 - 2012
TxtRoo empowers the non-smartphone population to interact with local businesses, finally making it easy for non-smartphone users throughout the world to engage in tech commerce! • Founded startup allowing business owners and customers to communicate through deals and reviews using SMS platform • On a team of 3 registered 10 businesses for service in 2 states • Participated in mobile hackathon, known as StartupBus, and pitched at South by Southwest Interactive as well as Startupism in San Francisco, CA
BOLD Commerce & Local Operations Intern
2011 - 2011