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Jess Lynch

Jess Lynch

Founder, investor and product leader helping early-stage startups

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Boston / Marblehead area, Massachusetts
Joined February 2025
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Summary

Founder-operator turned investor: Jess founded Wishroute (2018), grew it into an SMS-based behavior-change product for wellness businesses, and executed an exit / IP licensing in 2023; she now invests and mentors other founders as a founding GP at FoundersEdge and as an angel investor. wishroute+2
Product leader with hands-on advisory experience: after early-career analytical work in forensic services at PwC, she transitioned into product and startup leadership (Head of Product at Guidely / advisor at Suggestic) and now advises product-first startups and portfolio companies on growth and engagement. podbean+1
Academic and quantitative foundation: Jess holds multiple degrees from Babson (BS, MSA, MBA) with top honors; this accounting and business training underpins her operational rigor in product, M&A, and investor diligence. babson+1
Active community mentor and angel: she participates in angel networks (ANGELS.vc, TBD Angels), mentors founders, speaks on founder lessons, and is visible in regional startup ecosystems across New England. angels+2

Work

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Writing

Feature / profile interviews and guest posts (selected)

2018-2024

Long-form interviews and founder profiles discussing Wishroute, startup exits, and founder lessons (podcast and article interviews where Jess describes product, M&A, and founder experience).

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Hobbies

Wellness, behavior change and fitness — reflected in building Wishroute and speaking about health & wellness product work. wishroute+1

Notes

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Feb 25, 2026

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Dec 19, 2025

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's coaching program make a meaningful difference for entrepreneurs or consultants.

Dec 4, 2025

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Nov 19, 2025

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Nov 11, 2025

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's MBA training stands out among peers from their university.

Oct 13, 2025

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build or leverage communities to drive real, tangible results for startups or investments.

Oct 7, 2025

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build or leverage communities to drive real, tangible results for startups or investments.

Oct 2, 2025

MSMatthew Stottssaid they consider
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a go-to leader for high-impact operational or product challenges in healthtech startups.

Sep 28, 2025

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Aug 22, 2025

TRTaylor Robinsonsaid
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is one of the most helpful and insightful angel investors they've worked with.

Jul 23, 2025