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Jay Shah
Advisor, Investor, Entrepreneur
Jay Shah is an experienced entrepreneur, advisor, and investor based in Monroe, New Jersey. He is the founder of Venturef0rth, a role he has held since January 2012.12 Venturef0rth is a coworking space and accelerator located in the Callowhill neighborhood of Philadelphia, which Shah co-founded with Elliot Menschik and Jesse Kramer.2
Professional Background
Shah has an extensive career in business and finance:
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He has been the President of Star Advisory Services, LLC since January 2005, where he helps early to mid-stage companies manage fundraising, corporate finance, and exits.1
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Previously, he held several executive positions, including:
- VP of Corporate Development at Haights Cross Communications (2000-2004)
- EVP, COO & CFO at Triumph Learning (2002-2004)
- President & CEO at Buckle Down Publishing (2004)
- VP of Operations & Chief Financial Officer at Films for the Humanities and Sciences (1996-2000)
- Director of Acquisition Analysis at Primedia (1993-2000)
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He started his career as a Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked from 1987 to 1993.1
Education
Shah has a strong educational background:
- MBA from Columbia University - Columbia Business School (2000-2002)
- BS in Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business (1985-1987)
- He also attended the State University of New York - System (1983-1985)1
Venturef0rth
As the founder of Venturef0rth, Shah has been involved in creating a unique coworking space that aims to be "somewhere between a garage or living room and your first office space".2 The space offers various membership plans, including options for entrepreneurial students, and provides a range of consulting services to support early-stage startups.2
