Julie Lein
Managing Partner at Urban Innovation Fund
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner, Co-Founder
2016 - Current
Investing in startups shaping the future of cities. The Urban Innovation Fund is a VC firm that provides seed capital and regulatory support to startups tackling our toughest urban challenges - helping them grow into tomorrow's most valued companies.
President, Co-Founder
2012 - 2018
Urban ventures accelerator and startup hub for urban tech. We provided funding and mentorship to entrepreneurs developing high-growth businesses addressing major urban challenges.
Tumml's mission is to empower entrepreneurs to solve urban problems. We provide entrepreneurs with tools to help scale their impact.
Education Pioneers Fellow
2011 - 2011
Revolution Foods delivers ready-to-eat meal kits for school children and families.
Raised $156,818,031.00 from Nuveen, a TIAA company, Emerson Collective, Collaborative Fund, PaoCapital, Revolution, Revolution Growth, NGEN Partners, The Westly Group, DBL Partners and NewSchools Venture Fund.
Analyst
2009 - 2010
Pollster for a San Francisco-based start up.
Tulchin Research is a research and consulting firm that specializes in public opinion research & strategic consulting services.
Assistant Analyst
2007 - 2009
Conducting polling and qualitative research for candidates, issue, and business clients.