Jean Weatherwax

Jean Weatherwax is a distinguished scholar with multiple prestigious awards and degrees from top universities. She was a Goldwater Scholar (2011) and NASA MUST Scholar during her Electrical Engineering B.S. at the University of South Florida (3.97 GPA). She then became a Marshall Scholar, earning dual Master's degrees from Imperial College London (MSc in Analogue and Digital Integrated Circuit Design) and University College London (MSc Space Science & Engineering with Distinction). Her Imperial College thesis on glucose monitoring also earned her the Hertha Aryton prize. renegadepartners+8

Jean possesses a strong technical foundation bridging hardware and software, starting with electrical engineering and R&D roles at institutions like Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA Ames Research Center, HP Labs, and the University of South Florida, where her research included silicon carbide electronics, biosensors, brain-machine interfaces, and implantable glucose sensors. She later became a self-taught software engineer, specializing in full-stack, mobile, DevOps, AI/ML, and web development. renegadepartners+5

As a proven engineering leader and entrepreneur, Jean has held key positions such as Engineering Lead at First Round Capital, where she built and led teams developing investment-focused platforms, and currently serves as Fractional Head of Technology at Renegade Partners. She is also actively exploring co-founding her own stealth startup, demonstrating her entrepreneurial drive and focus on early-stage ventures. renegadepartners+2

Jean is a passionate educator, having taught Android Development and Software Engineering Immersive programs at General Assembly and a Full Stack Web Development course on Skillshare. She actively helps others transition into technology careers, sharing her self-taught software development expertise. generalassemb+1

Beyond her technical and academic pursuits, Jean Weatherwax is an adventure enthusiast who enjoys various outdoor sports including skydiving, rock climbing, and BASE jumping. She also has a love for reading across many subjects. renegadepartners+2