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Jessica Beck
Co-CEO & Co-Founder at Alfred | Advisor | Investor
Jessica Beck is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alfred, a technology-driven residential property management platform that aims to enhance the living experience for renters. Based in Brooklyn, New York, she has played a pivotal role in expanding Alfred's services to over 300,000 units across 52 cities in the U.S. and Canada.12
Background and Education
- Education: Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Williams College (2004-2008) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (2012-2014) .13
- Professional Experience:
- Alfred: She co-founded Alfred in 2015, initially serving as COO before becoming Co-CEO in January 2023. Under her leadership, Alfred has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in the world and has developed partnerships with major real estate developers.12
- Whitespace Ventures: Jessica is also a co-founder of Whitespace Ventures, a venture lab focused on building new businesses since 2012.1
- McKinsey & Company: Prior to her entrepreneurial ventures, she worked at McKinsey & Company in various roles from Business Analyst to Engagement Manager between 2008 and 2012.1
Mission and Impact
Jessica's vision for Alfred centers on providing solutions that help individuals, particularly women, manage their time more effectively by offering personalized assistance and services. This mission stems from her own experiences balancing professional and personal responsibilities while attending business school.2
Under her guidance, Alfred has become a leader in the property management sector, managing approximately $7.5 billion in institutional real estate.3 Jessica emphasizes collaboration and community-building as key components of successful entrepreneurship, believing that collective efforts lead to greater impact.2