Jared Newman is a seasoned fintech and consumer investor, who has been making waves in the startup ecosystem for his passion in discovering disruptive technologies that improve how we live and interact using technology. Prior to joining Canaan, Jared held positions at betaworks Ventures, where he led sourcing, diligence, and portfolio support, Sidewire where he worked on partnerships, and Chartbeat where he was a Marketing Associate. An exceptional academic, Jared studied at Yale University, where he graduated with a degree in Statistics & Data Science, and English. Jared has a reputation for investing in startups that strive to disrupt the status quo and provide solutions to everyday challenges through technology.