Meet the Co-Sponsors
Driven by deep intellectual curiosity, honesty, and a desire to add value, we act as both teachers and students, working with our partners to determine the best path forward to address challenges, pursue growth opportunities, and create long-term value.
Simon Jalbert
Managing Partner
Hemlock
Simon is an entrepreneur at heart, having started multiple tech companies in Silicon Valley. He’s built and sold two startups for seven figures and advised Bridgestone, Mozilla, and Goldman Sachs on growth.
Reza Jafer
Managing Partner
Second Bite
Reza’s career has spanned banking, tech, and private equity. He currently owns two successful companies in the business services sector and combined have over 250 employees.