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    Jake Gibson

    Founding Partner at Better Tomorrow Ventures

    Jake Gibson is a prominent figure in the fintech industry, serving as the Founding Partner at Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV), a venture capital fund focused on pre-seed and seed-stage fintech companies globally. He co-founded BTV in November 2019, and the fund has since raised $75 million to invest in innovative financial technology startups.123

    Background and Education

    Jake Gibson holds two bachelor's degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Math and Management Science, with a concentration in Quantitative Finance. Before his venture capital career, he worked on Wall Street as an interest rate derivatives trader for six years and co-founded NerdWallet, a personal finance company, where he served as COO from 2010 to 2014.234

    Investment Experience

    Gibson has extensive experience as an investor, having been an angel investor for several years before establishing BTV. His investment portfolio includes notable fintech companies such as Albert, ChipperCash, and Flexport, among others.123

    Personal Interests

    Outside of his professional endeavors, Jake enjoys running and fitness, and he is a father to twins. He has a keen interest in complexity theory, which influences his understanding of various business models and the fintech landscape.34

    Jake Gibson's career reflects a strong commitment to enhancing financial services and supporting the growth of startups in the fintech sector.

    Highlights

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    Experience

    Founding Partner at Better Tomorrow Ventures since November 2019
    Investor at 500 Fintech (June 2016 - November 2019), Angel Investor (March 2013 - November 2019), Board Member at GiveWell (March 2015 - May 2017), COO, Co-founder at NerdWallet (March 2010 - March 2014)

    Location

    San Mateo, California, United States