Jeff Harbach is a passionate entrepreneur, seasoned investor, and dedicated coach to venture capitalists and high-performing leaders.From 2016 to 2023, Jeff served as President and CEO of Kauffman Fellows, achieving transformative milestones: • Network Growth: Added 536 of the 889 Fellows in the global network (60% growth). • Global Expansion: Grew the network to 23 additional countries, a 39% increase, now spanning 59 countries. • Diversity: Of the 536 Fellows added, 37% were female investors, and 15% were underrepresented minorities. • KF Fund: Launched a data-driven co-investment fund investing in companies like Zoom, Groww, ICON, Carta, and Tally. Fully deployed, the fund achieved a 7x TVPI.During his 10+ years with Kauffman Fellows, Jeff also coached hundreds of global venture capitalists, guiding them to enhance their leadership, develop high-performing teams, and navigate the complexities of the industry with confidence. His coaching experience became a cornerstone of his mission to empower VCs to thrive in an evolving ecosystem.As a Fellow of Class 16, Jeff brought a deep connection to the program, which shaped his leadership vision. He joined Kauffman Fellows in 2013 as Managing Director for Recruiting and Class Design.Since 2002, Jeff has been immersed in entrepreneurship and investing. As Executive Director of the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) in Austin, TX, he connected early-stage companies with critical funding. His entrepreneurial journey spans industries including retail, luxury furniture, hospitality, and golf, where he successfully founded and led multiple startups.Coaching Venture CapitalistsJeff co-founded a boutique coaching business focused on empowering venture capitalists to amplify their impact. Leveraging 20+ years of experience, he offers customized coaching to enhance leadership, optimize fundraising strategies, improve decision-making, and strengthen firm and partnership dynamics. His mission is to help VCs lead with clarity and confidence while building thriving organizations.Jeff holds a BS in Business Management/Information Systems from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was the Director of the Venture Fellows program and co-founded the Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs.Outside of work, Jeff is a devoted husband and proud father of four daughters. He dedicates over 15 hours weekly to serving his church community and enjoys golf, tennis, running, and outdoor adventures.