JC VC is a capitol generator, strategy advisor, and business coach to early-stage startups. We are drawn to diamonds in the rough, specifically female-founded businesses, tech supporting vulnerable populations, and bridging the mental health business divide.

The Sparrow Group provides consulting, project management, program/product development and operational management expertise to build and grow innovative businesses around the world. We have strong operating portfolio with focus on startup and grow-up experience. Our partnerships include companies like Pearson, Guild Education, Knowledge Universe, and The Community Firm and we have worked with universities including Arizona State, The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Monash University (Australia), and Altius Education.

Honored to fight systemic racism and wealth stripping practices by building a tech-enabled, non-profit startup that brings resources and funding to the people that need it.Member of executive team leading HR and Operations through rapid growth and frequent change. Joined when the organization was fewer than 10 employees and helped build the operating infrastructure to facilitate growth to over 120 employees with over $80m in annual service contracts. Team served tens of thousands of people in its first 18 months.

Guild’s education platform empowers top companies to help working adults go back to school, with tuition assistance programs that align the corporate business goals and affordable education programs that working adults love. Guild’s network of online, nonprofit universities and learning providers offer a consortium of classes, programs, and college degrees, along with college advising and retention coaching, helping each student navigate the worlds of work and college.Joined advisory board when there were 3 full-time employees. Worked full time to build student services and admissions operating teams and was member of executive team that grew the company to over 130 before returning to advisory role through 2021.

MakerBolder is dedicated to creating immersive learning experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our signature events include the Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest (first weekend in March every year), and the Girls Explore STEAM Series. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit based in Boulder, CO and serving the Rocky Mountain region.

Responsible for corporate strategy, customer/student lifecycle planning and improvement, revenue maximization, change management, and divisional oversight for higher education programs. Special focus on Student experience and lifecycle management as well as retention, engagement and graduate employment. Considerable expertise and experience building and growing online division.

Senior Sales and Marketing leader for $80 million company within the WPP Group of companies. Call center and business process outsourcing, client services, business development, process improvement. Experienced with Malcolm Baldridge award preparations.