Jaclyn Selby

Jaclyn Selby, PhD is the Executive Director and CEO of Momental Foundation, a not-for-profit grantmaking foundation and impact-focused startup accelerator.2 She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has over 20 years of experience in strategic management, hardware startups, and technology policy.25

Professional Background

Jaclyn Selby serves multiple roles in the technology and innovation ecosystem:

1. Executive Director/CEO at Momental Foundation
2. Tech evangelist for Mistletoe, Inc.
3. Advisor and ecosystem builder in the deep tech and impact investing space3

Areas of Expertise

Selby's areas of focus include:

• Strategic management
• Hardware startups
• Technology policy
• Digital platform economy5

Momental Foundation

Under Selby's leadership, Momental Foundation aims to build bridges between academic, entrepreneurial, and civil communities to create a more human-centered and sustainable future through technology.1 The foundation operates on five key principles:

1. Orchestrating innovation
2. Promoting social change through entrepreneurship
3. Fostering innovation by community
4. Emphasizing human-centered design
5. Developing sustainable solutions1

Additional Roles

Selby is also involved with Mistletoe, Inc., where she serves the global "Collective Impact Community".14 Her work involves supporting entrepreneurs, connecting diverse professionals, and promoting innovative ideas and technologies that can positively impact society.1