JS

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

Relevant Websites