Jahed Momand

Jahed Momand is a dedicated co-founder and General Partner at Cerulean Ventures, an investment firm backing pre-seed and seed stage founders. His work primarily focuses on applying AI to address complex challenges in sustainable supply chains, electrification, and decoding nature, ultimately aiming for planetary regeneration and climate impact. He supports entrepreneurs building climate and naturetech companies. jahedmomand+5

Beyond traditional venture capital, Jahed is a co-founder and host of 'The Ownership Economy', a podcast and annual summit exploring alternative ownership enterprises. This includes cooperatives, ESOPs, DAOs, and crypto protocols, reflecting his interest in leveraging community network effects and innovative governance structures to foster a more equitable economy. jahedmomand+3

With a strong background in product leadership and AI, Jahed co-founded Magalix, an applied AI company focused on enterprise developer operations, which was successfully acquired by WeaveWorks in 2021. His experience also spans applying conversational AI to chronic care management at Conversa Health and machine learning in creative ad serving at Vungle, showcasing a versatile expertise in leveraging AI for diverse product solutions. jahedmomand+2

Jahed holds a Master of Science in Chemical Physics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Irvine. This robust scientific foundation underpins his analytical approach to technology and investment. jahedmomand+2

In an earlier career, Jahed was a professional poker player, participating in online and tournament settings. This past experience highlights a capacity for strategic thinking, risk assessment, and performance under pressure. jahedmomand+1