Doug Jaffe

Doug Jaffe is an experienced professional with a diverse background spanning multiple sectors. He currently serves as a Co-Founder of Coherence Fund, a position he has held since May 2023.13 Jaffe is also an advisor, investor, and board member based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.1

Professional Experience

Jaffe's career includes several notable roles:

• Founder of Whiskey Trail Capital LLC (August 2010 - Present)1
• Advisory Board Member for OpenSciEd (November 2018 - Present)1
• Advisory Board Member for the Center for Public Research and Leadership (March 2020 - Present)1

Education Sector Involvement

Doug Jaffe has significant experience in the education sector:

• He was a Senior Fellow at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation2
• Held leadership roles at the New York State Regents Research Fund and the New York City Department of Education, where he led initiatives in human capital, strategy, data, and technology2
• Alumnus of the Broad Residency in Urban Education2

Education

Jaffe's educational background includes:

• J.D. from Columbia Law School (2003 - 2005)1
• Attended Clark University (1991 - 1996)1

Current Focus

As a consultant and advisor to philanthropies and non-profits in the K-12 education sector, Jaffe is involved in various educational initiatives. He recently sponsored the MathNet Competition along with Laurence Holt, which aims to develop AI-enabled technology for analyzing and scoring digitized student math work.2

Doug Jaffe is known for his strategic approach and interest in high-risk, high-return strategies that have the potential to make a significant impact on people's lives.3