Jess Leroy

Jessica Verrilli is a prominent figure in the tech and investment sectors, currently serving as the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Adverb Ventures, which she established in February 2023. Her career has been marked by significant roles at various influential companies, notably as a General Partner at GV (formerly Google Ventures) from May 2018 to April 2023, where she focused on investments in consumer, enterprise, and fintech sectors.1

Before her tenure at GV, Verrilli held the position of VP of Corporate Development and Strategy at Twitter from April 2009 to December 2017. In this role, she led a team responsible for global acquisitions and strategic projects, contributing to over 30 acquisitions during her time there.12 Her early career included roles as an Investment Associate at Venrock and a consultant at Veracyte, where she worked on developing business strategies for startups.1

Verrilli graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology in 2007. She is also known for her involvement with #ANGELS, an investment group that supports visionary founders.1 Her extensive experience positions her as a key player in fostering innovation within the tech industry.