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Jennifer Xu
Philanthropy | Venture Capital | Social Impact
Jennifer Xu is a seasoned professional in venture capital and philanthropy with over 15 years of experience.13 She has a background in raising over $100 million in philanthropic and venture capital funds to scale initiatives.3 Currently, Jennifer serves as the VP of Philanthropy at CommonLit.24 Her previous roles include working with Family Offices and serving as the US Head of Development at Epic Foundation, a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth and protecting the planet.1 Jennifer was also the Director of Investor Relations and Strategic Initiatives at 500 Startups, where she managed a global portfolio of over 1,800 investments across 60 countries.1 Her LinkedIn username is jxuzhun.3
Professional Experience
- Current Role: VP of Philanthropy at CommonLit
- Previous Roles:
- US Head of Development at Epic Foundation
- Director of Investor Relations and Strategic Initiatives at 500 Startups
- Experience with Family Offices
Education
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Asian Studies.2
Skills and Expertise
- Venture capital
- Philanthropy
- Social impact
- Fundraising
- Strategic initiatives
- Global portfolio management
Jennifer Xu's diverse experience in both the venture capital and philanthropic sectors positions her as a valuable advisor in the realm of impact investing and social entrepreneurship.
