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Jennifer Azapian

Startups | Advisory | Coaching | Investing

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About Jennifer

I'm Jennifer Azapian, a strategic advisor and investor who bridges the gap between human capital and business growth. With 20 years of experience scaling startups and advising tech leaders, I blend deep strategic HR expertise with an investor's perspective to help companies compensate and retain high-performing teams that drive exceptional results. Whether you're a startup founder navigating rapid growth, a tech executive optimizing compensation and performance for your organization, or a VC looking to scale your firm and maximize portfolio value, I provide the insights and experience to help turn your human capital strategies into a competitive advantage.

I hold an AB from Dartmouth College, an MBA from INSEAD, Compensation Committee Certification from the Economic Research Institute, and Certificate in Private Company Governance from the Private Directors Association. I'm currently based in Palo Alto, California and open to working with clients in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Standing Meeting

Unique Value

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Extensive experience in HR strategy, compensation, and scaling startups.

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Worked with a diverse range of clients from early-stage startups to unicorns and VC firms.

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Offer a combination of strategic advisory, career and tactical/thought partnership coaching, and investment related services.

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Broad business experience as both an operator (e.g., scaling headcount from 10 - 2200 as employee # 10 at Virgin America) and an advisor/investor (held Partner and Venture Partner roles).

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C-Level, VC Investment Committee, and Board of Directors advisory and support.

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