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Yelena Shkolnik

Partner at Jump Capital

Los Angeles, California

Overview

Work Experience

  • Partner

    2015 - Current

    Investor with Jump Capital, a thesis-led and sector-focused venture capital firm, specializing in Series A/B and growth stage investments. Jump invests in data-driven technology companies within the FinTech, B2B SaaS, IT Infrastructure, and Media sectors.

  • Summer Accelerator Program Mentor

    2015 - 2015

  • Senior Associate

    2013 - 2015

    Work closely with existing portfolio Evaluate and source new opportunities in media, enterprise infrastructure and consumer software

  • Summer Associate

    2013 - 2013

    - Assessed later-stage venture and growth equity opportunities across clean energy and oil & gas. - Developed models, research and associated analysis to evaluate investments; conducted diligence and made investment recommendations.

  • Finance Manager

    2011 - 2012

    - Developed models and analytic framework to evaluate new monetization opportunities - Created models to evaluate capital needs and uses, sponsor returns; developed basis for additional capital raise - Informed operations strategy, development and production spending

  • Co-President, Los Angeles

    2011 - 2012

    Led an all-volunteer team to transform an event production company into a platform for young professional giving. Philanthro is a non-profit platform for increasing sustainable philanthropic activity within Generation Y. Threw an inaugural technology conference introducing non-profits to technology that would elevate their efficiency. Attendees included VMWare, InVenture, HBS Angels, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and many others.

  • IBD Analyst

    2009 - 2011

    Company valuation and modeling; M&A advisory and execution, capital raising strategy and execution

  • Analyst

    2007 - 2007

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