Joanna Lichter

Joanna Lichter is the Associate Director of Venture Capital at Emerson Collective, a role she has held since October 2022. In this position, she focuses on early-stage investments in impact-driven companies across various sectors including sustainability, healthcare, and financial inclusion.12 Prior to her current role, she served as a Senior Associate at Emerson Collective and has experience as an investor at Founder Collective and Pear VC, among other positions in the venture capital space.12

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from MIT Sloan School of Management (2019-2021)
• Bachelor of Arts in International Comparative Studies, Spanish, and Markets & Management Studies from Duke University (2009-2013), where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.13

Career Highlights

• At Emerson Collective, Joanna is part of a team that seeks to address complex societal challenges through a combination of venture capital and philanthropy.4
• She has previously worked in operations and strategy at Via Transportation and managed marketing for Latin America at Restaurant Brands International.23

Skills and Expertise

Joanna is known for her ability to help founders think systemically about their businesses, which can unlock new opportunities for growth and impact. She emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in venture capital.23

Her professional background also includes proficiency in Hebrew and Spanish, enhancing her ability to engage with diverse teams and markets.1