Jennifer Kaehms

Jennifer Kaehms is a technology investor and operations professional with a diverse background in bioengineering, venture capital, and startup operations. Here are some key details about her career and background:

Education and Early Career

Jennifer studied Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego.5 After graduation, she initially worked in research, including a stint at NASA Ames where she researched biofuels.2

Venture Capital Experience

In 2016, Jennifer joined Canvas Ventures as an investment analyst after cold emailing partner Rebecca Lynn.6 At Canvas, she focused on investing in emerging technologies like AI and fintech.2

Startup Operations

Jennifer later transitioned to operational roles in startups:

• She worked at Forethought, an AI company, first in Operations and then as Head of Revenue Operations from 2018 to 2020.34
• After Forethought, she moved to Austin, Texas and started a product studio to help early-stage founders with research, writing, and recruiting.2

Current Role

As of 2022, Jennifer joined Foundation Capital as a venture capital investor.12 At Foundation Capital, she focuses on investing in modern enterprise startups, including areas like data management, distributed team management, and treasury management for companies dealing with both cash and crypto.2

Interests and Approach

Jennifer describes herself as insatiably curious and an enthusiast for emerging technologies.2 She has a particular interest in:

• Vertical AI companies
• The concept of "Total Experience" (TX), which combines user experience, customer experience, and employee experience
• Applying technologies like natural language understanding, image generation, and robotic process automation to business software1

Her LinkedIn username is jkaehms, as mentioned in the query.