Joan Lee

Joan Lee is the Senior Marketing & Events Director at Toyota Ventures, a venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.12 In her role, she is responsible for developing strategies for campaigns, content, and events for the firm.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining Toyota Ventures in April 2020, Joan held several notable positions in marketing:

• Head of partnerships marketing for tech entrepreneurs at Indiegogo1
• Marketing roles at various media and publishing companies, including:
  • Walt Disney Company
  • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Penguin1

Education

Joan Lee has a strong educational background:

• Bachelor's degree in English and Mass Communications from the University of California, Berkeley1
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School12

Current Role

At Toyota Ventures, Joan plays a key role in the firm's marketing and communications efforts. Her responsibilities include:

• Developing marketing strategies
• Managing campaigns
• Creating content
• Organizing events13

Joan is part of the team at Toyota Ventures that supports portfolio companies and promotes the firm's mission of investing in early-stage startups in various technology sectors.1