Jeff serves as Executive Director of Genesys Works – Twin Cities, a non-profit social enterprise helping guide high school students from challenged backgrounds on a path towards college and professional careers through meaningful work in the IT departments of major corporations. Prior to Genesys Works, Jeff was co-founder and general partner of Crescendo Ventures, a global venture capital investment management firm with more than $1.1 billion under management and offices in Minneapolis, Palo Altoand London. Jeff is a partner and board chair of Social Venture Partners Minnesota and also serves on the board of Social Venture Partners International.