Jesse Pickard

Jesse Pickard is an Investing Partner at Volo Ventures, a position he has held since January 2021. He is also the Founder and CEO of Elevate Labs, a company focused on cognitive skill enhancement through mobile applications, which has gained recognition for its Elevate app, awarded Apple's App of the Year in 2014.123

Education and Early Career

Pickard attended Syracuse University from 2002 to 2006, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Design and Visual Communications. He began his career in 2000 as an Online Multimedia Developer at Dynamic Applications Inc. and gained experience through various internships, including a notable role at MTV Networks in 2004.12

Professional Experience

• Volo Ventures (2021 - Present): Investing Partner
• Elevate Labs (2014 - Present): Founder & CEO
• MindSnacks (2010 - 2014): Co-founder & CEO
• Razorfish (2006 - 2009): Held multiple roles including Account Executive and Information Architect

Under his leadership, Elevate Labs has helped millions improve their cognitive skills through its apps, which have collectively received multiple awards and accolades.234