Technology

Jared Newman

Principal / East Coast

Since 2019

Jared is a principal at Canaan, leading deals across vertical AI, digital health, and fintech. He believes in courageous founders who change the way legacy verticals work with and through technology. Previously, he was an investor at betaworks Ventures, where he was responsible for lead sourcing, diligence, and portfolio support. Jared graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Statistics & Data Science as well as a B.A. in English.

Jared in 5

Origins: NYC, born and raised

Sport: Is improv comedy a sport?

Dream Job: Run an independent bookstore

Interests: New York School poets

Accomplishment: Served as a Judge of Elections in Luzerne County, PA

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Jared in 5

Origins: NYC, born and raised

Sport: Is improv comedy a sport?

Dream Job: Run an independent bookstore

Interests: New York School poets

Accomplishment: Served as a Judge of Elections in Luzerne County, PA