Prior to joining CVF in 2002, Jennifer served in various senior roles advising and managing small, growing for-profit and nonprofit businesses including EMF Corporation, a small optical coating manufacturing company, and the Paleontological Research Institution, a science and research-based educational organization. Jennifer earned BA and MS degrees in Geology from Smith College and University of Cincinnati, respectively, and an MBA from Cornell University. Jennifer is a board member of the National Venture Capital Association and on the executive committee of the Upstate Capital Association of New York.
Jennifer is an active member of the Ithaca community, including serving on the boards of Tompkins Financial Corporation, Tompkins County Area Development, and Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School of Ithaca.
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Agronomic Technology Corp’s nitrogen management system helped agronomists and farmers optimize farming. The company was acquired by Yara North America, Inc. in 2017.
Silicon Video commercialized specialized CMOS camera and video technology. Silicon Video was acquired by Panavision Imaging in 2004.
Pathlight Technology’s products deployed advanced, high-speed enterprise Storage Area Networks. Pathlight was acquired by ADIC in 2001.
Kionix designed and manufactured advanced MEMS devices. Optical switching technology was acquired by Calient in 2000 and accelerometer business was acquired by Rohm in 2009.
Instinctiv created music management and discovery software. Instinctiv was acquired by SoundCloud in 2012.
Ecovation’s systems treated organic waste in an efficient and clean manner. Ecovation was acquired by Ecolab in 2008.
BinOptics manufactured low-cost semiconductor lasers. BinOptics was acquired by MACOM in 2014.
AllWorx Corporation made VoIP telephony systems for small businesses. AllWorx was acquired by PAETEC in 2007.
Advion ran a CRO business and developed bioanalytical systems for pharmaceutical and research applications. The contract support business was acquired by Quintiles in 2011 and the products business was acquired by Beijing Bohui Innovation Technology in 2015.
itellio makes CMS for digital billboard advertising for brands and screen operators.
e2e Materials designs and manufactures plant-based bio composites and resin systems.
OutMatch offered SaaS for hiring & employee development. OutMatch was acquired by Rubicon Technology Partners in 2020.
VenueBook is a marketplace for booking your next event or party.
TrueGault uses scanning technology so women can design shoes custom made for them using their smartphone.
SoundCloud democratizes audio sharing by enabling artists to easily share music and stories.
SocialFlow optimizes social media marketing for brands and publishers.
Rheonix simplifies molecular testing and detection of pathogens.
Primet Precision Materials produces advanced materials through its proprietary process.
Peace of Mind Company’s connected mobile device keeps students safe in an emergency.
Mezmeriz’s compact device scans the surrounding area to construct advanced 3D models.
Ioxus develops and manufactures ultracapacitors for a variety of industry applications that install easily.
Intrinsiq Materials provides semi-conductive inks and pastes for the printed electronics industry.
Incodema3D prototypes and supplies complicated 3D parts for the aerospace, energy, motorsports, and medical industries.
GiveGab offered online fundraising tools for Giving Days and other nonprofit fundraising activities. GiveGab was aquired by EveryAction in 2021.
EkoStinger boosts fuel efficiency of trucks.
Doolli makes managing and sharing data easier among colleagues.
Cheribundi produces tart cherry drinks with health and muscle recovery benefits.
Cayuga Networks gives warning of actionable and critical web application attacks.
Calient’s optical switches improve server and computing efficiency.
Agronomic’s nitrogen management system helps agronomists and farmers optimize farming.
