Jamaal Glenn

Jamaal Glenn is a multi-talented professional who combines expertise in entrepreneurship, venture capital investing, and academia. He is the Founder & CEO of JG Holdings, an investment and advisory firm focused on impact investing, and also serves as an Adjunct Professor at both New York University and The City University of New York, where he teaches finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. jamaalglenn+5

He is deeply committed to impact investing and supporting underserved communities. Through JG Holdings, he directs capital to early-stage entrepreneurs tackling societal challenges, having overseen over $500 million in investments and helped raise a $200 million impact fund since 2022. He specifically focuses on funding innovation that expands access and opportunity by removing barriers to entry for entrepreneurs deemed too risky by traditional financial institutions. obama

Jamaal has a strong background in media and journalism, having founded Glenn Media Group, a boutique consulting firm with high-profile clients, and previously served as a Business Reporter for the Columbia Missourian. He leverages this experience in his current role as Chairman of the Board for The Pivot Fund, a venture philanthropy organization investing in community-led news, and as a board director and treasurer for LION Publishers, the largest membership organization for independent news publishers. jamaalglenn+4

His professional journey is marked by significant fellowship experiences that have broadened his global perspective and leadership skills. He was a Marshall Memorial Fellow with the German Marshall Fund of the United States, traveling across Europe to engage with leaders on transatlantic cooperation and global innovation. He also participated in the MPA Prep Fellow program with Management Leadership for Tomorrow, which supported his MBA admissions process. jamaalglenn+5