Jacob Effron

Jacob Effron is a Partner at Redpoint Ventures, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. He has been with Redpoint since 2020, focusing on investments in various sectors, particularly health technology and consumer internet. His portfolio includes companies such as AcuityMD, Deliverect, Ramp, and Strive Health, among others.12

Professional Background

Before joining Redpoint, Effron worked at Maverick Capital as an investor in its early-stage investment arm, Maverick Ventures, from 2019 to 2020. He also held various roles at Flatiron Health, including Product Manager and Senior Manager of Provider Business Operations, from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Special Projects Manager at Off.Grid in Tanzania and as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company.14

Education and Interests

Effron graduated from The Wharton School, where he majored in history, a field he continues to enjoy through reading non-fiction. He has a strong interest in entrepreneurship and its impact on heavily regulated industries like healthcare and financial services. Effron is also an avid soccer fan, having attended matches in 14 different countries.145

Current Activities

In addition to his role at Redpoint, Effron is involved as a board observer for several companies and has a podcast titled "Vital Signs," where he discusses trends in health technology with industry leaders.34