Jonathan Lehr

Jonathan Lehr is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Work-Bench, a venture capital firm based in New York City that specializes in early-stage enterprise technology investments. He has been with Work-Bench since its inception in June 2013, focusing on sectors such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud-native infrastructure.124

Professional Background

Before co-founding Work-Bench, Lehr worked at Morgan Stanley in the Office of the CIO, where he facilitated the integration of emerging technologies into the firm's operations. His earlier experience includes roles at Cohen Commercial Properties and a strong educational background with a BSE in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania, complemented by minors in Mathematics and Economics.12

Contributions and Initiatives

Lehr is also the founder of the New York Enterprise Technology Meetup (NYETM), which promotes collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and technologists in the enterprise tech ecosystem. This initiative has grown to over 10,000 members and hosts monthly events to foster networking and innovation.123

Notable Achievements

Under his leadership, Work-Bench has achieved significant exits, including investments in companies like CoreOS and Kensho, which were acquired for substantial sums by major corporations.1 Jonathan Lehr is recognized for his insights into enterprise technology trends and has contributed to publications such as The Wall Street Journal's CIO Journal and TechCrunch.2