Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr · Los Angeles, California, United States

• I produce billion dollar energy, a weekly newsletter sharing secrets and insights from a venture capitalist to build wealth, legacy, and freedom.
• Join 45,000 subscribers every week: play.jennystojkovic.com

Nov 2024 – Nov 2024 · 0 mo

• This award is given for outstanding professional achievement. Alumni in this category have achieved true distinction in their professional lives and performed distinguished personal service in their communities.

Apr 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · British Columbia, Canada

• Maia Farms is a B2B producer of mushroom-based protein, called CanPro. We produce a complete protein that’s dry, fibrous, and rapidly hydrates to provide food manufacturers with the perfect ingredient.

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Feb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

• The New Historia empowers women today by making visible women’s achievements across time and place. We are a global network of committed volunteers and donors who understand the urgency of invoking the stories of past women to effect change. Our research and innovative storytelling are powerful ways to make women’s contributions visible and their stories vital.

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

• Joyful VC is an early stage climate fund focused on food technology. We back transformational founders building a joyful future for people, planet, and animals.

Oct 2022 – Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

• I am a contributor to Rolling Stone, focused on the intersection of AI, tech, and creator economy.

May 2022 – Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Massachusetts

• Blank check company focusing on technologies and products related to sustainable plant-based food and beverages.

May 2022 – Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 9 mos

• Climax Foods deploys data-driven approach to create the next generation of plant-based cheese.

Mar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

• Jennifer Stojkovic is the award-winning author of The Future of Food is Female, the world's first and only book focused on women's leadership in food system transformation. With exclusive interviews and original insights, The Future of Food is Female features a collection of cross-cultural stories from fifteen CEOs, venture capitalists, scientists, and trailblazers who are reinventing our food system and saving our planet.
• Jennifer is an engaging, insightful, and entertaining keynote speaker and interview partner with years of corporate experience. Jennifer combines her own powerful stories and actionable insights to create an unforgettable experience for every audience.
• Jennifer's speaking engagements include Harvard, Berkeley, Duke, Cambridge, Salesforce (Dreamforce), Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Microsoft, Pinterest, World Knowledge Forum, Future Food Tech, Protocol Media, Impossible Foods, Washington Post, Upfield, City of San Francisco, State of California, Government of Germany, Good Food Institute, PBS, Twitter, and more.

Jan 2022 – Feb 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Jan 2022 – Apr 2022 · 3 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

• The Alternative Protein Fundamentals Programme brings students, academics and budding entrepreneurs up to speed with the fundamentals of alternative protein science and provide career opportunities in the space.

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 2 mos · San Francisco, California, United States

• VWS is a global media and events organization dedicated to empowering women to build a kinder, more sustainable world. VWS is the creator of the two premiere conferences, The Vegan Women Summit, sold-out, global in-person summit, and VWS Pathfinder, the world's only women founder summit and pitch competition dedicated to plant-based innovation. With thousands of attendees joining from around six continents, VWS works with leading CEOs, investors, celebrities, and plant-based leaders around the world and has featured speakers including Tabitha Brown, Miyoko Schinner, Suzy Amis Cameron, and many more. VWS works with global brands including Impossible Foods, Postmates, Miyoko's, Califia Farms, Facebook, WeWork, and more.

Feb 2016 – Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 11 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Founded by Ron Conway, sf.citi leverages the power of the technology community in San Francisco. We represent and advocate for the tech sector in conversation with city policy makers and legislators. We engage our 1,000+ member and supporting companies, such as Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft, around projects that serve the larger San Francisco community. We convene our members to learn about and discuss important issues. Most importantly, we take a “One City” approach to everything we do – building a shared sense of community and civic responsibility between San Francisco’s technology companies and its residents.
• As Executive Director, I lead the organizational strategy and growth plan. My role oversees the day to day operations of the organization, ensuring that the work of sf.citi reflects the goals and strategies set out by the Board of Directors and the team.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr · Gainesville, Florida Area

• As Director, I direct the Community Impact department and its long-term strategic funding framework, including oversight of internal programs and initiatives, as well as grant administration and management of the multi-year Community Investment funding of 26 programs and management of 29 Impact Partners.
• Direct multi-year Community Investment allocations process totalling $2.7 million dollars, including implementation of Results-Based Accountability reporting standards, partner-relationship management, and grant administration and management,
• Manage the Community Investment Team and act as a liaison to Community Investment Team Chair and Board of Directors
• Direct and provide oversight of internal programs and initiatives across the areas of Education, Income, Health, and Immediate Needs with a special focus on education-based services
• Develop and lead Impact-based marketing strategies to building awareness and promotion of United Way brand marketing
• Lead and convene community-based initiatives and groups to turn the curve on community issues with special emphasis on obstacles to school success, such as children’s dental, hunger, and literacy issues

Dec 2012 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gainesville, Florida Area

• United Way is a dynamic and robust organization specializing in maximizing impact and change in the community by harnessing the power of volunteers, corporations, and local charities. As a community impact manager, I am responsible for identifying the needs and issues in the community and convening resources and stakeholders together to create effective, sustainable, and scalable solutions. This work is targeted at the local community, but my work often extends beyond our borders to include work at state and federal level coalitions. Many of my projects involve extensive community engagement, project development and management (including fiscal and operational oversight), grant writing and fundraising, and volunteer recruitment (typically in the hundreds).
• Direct community grant initiatives in financial stability and health areas totalling over $4.2 million dollars in community investment, including 3,600% growth over prior year and national recognition
• Direct and implement strategized community initiative-specific in-kind opportunities for corporate and business engagement
• Lead county-wide community visioning process by implementing strategic goals and indicators through Results Based Accountability
• Assist Vice President with agency allocations process totalling in excess of $1 million dollars, including determination process, grant reporting, and implementation of Results Based Accountability indicators and metric setting
• Prepare and assist with preparation of grant proposals, including corporate, foundation, and government grant funding totalling over $440,000
• Recruit and manage over 360 volunteers from corporate, private, and educational institutions
• Develop and expand programs through leveraging partnerships and sponsorships from community entities, including private corporations and businesses, state universities and colleges, local, state, and federal governments, and charitable foundations

Sep 2011 – May 2012 · 8 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

• As a senior teaching assistant, I was promoted to work within both the Ryerson Human Resources Management department and the Entrepreneurship department. I worked as a member of the department by focusing on student engagement and achievement through curriculum development, course management and implementation, event-planning, student outreach, and community partnership building. I also performed complex research duties in the field of crowdfunding and social entrepreneurship. By having a lead role in the delivery of the course, I was able to direct, manage, and evaluate the different components of an educational course and their effectiveness on learning. This experience allowed me to strengthen both my supervisory and analytical skills as a leader, as well as my skills as a program manager and effective instructor. I worked directly with the following classes:
• Negotiations Strategies - a class focusing on the theory and skills required to become an effective negotiator with special emphasis on labour relations, human resources, law, and unions
• Opportunity Evaluation: Identifying Opportunities - a class focusing on the identification and evaluation of seed-level opportunities and startups, with special focus on the tech industry
• Recruited and engaged businesses and local leaders to create student network-building
• opportunities through creating events, internships, and other student learning opportunities
• Generated original content. edited, and revised student learning materials
• Managed over 300 students through lesson planning, grading, and leading study groups
• Supervised and managed lower level teaching assistants

Sep 2009 – May 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

• As an entrepreneurship teaching assistant, I worked closely with the Ryerson Entrepreneurship department and its faculty to help carry out the goal of educating and building tomorrow's leaders. I was fortunate to play a key role in the creation and delivery of material to students, as well as engage and work with local innovators and startups to provide rounded and experiential learning. This experience allowed me to strengthen relationship-building and recruitment skills across a variety of stakeholders, as well as allowed me to build strong managerial and communication skills. I worked directly with the following classes:
• Introduction to Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy - a class focusing on entrepreneurial theory and history, including key figures, business strategies, and effective leadership
• Opportunity Evaluation: Identifying Opportunities - a class focusing on the identification and evaluation of seed-level opportunities and startups, with special focus on the tech industry
• Managed over 300 students through lesson planning, grading, and leading study groups, as well as daily communications
• Assisted professor with grading, teaching, and organizing course structuring
• Led classroom lessons, as well as individual tutoring to assist students
• Revised and edited course materials, such as textbooks, rubrics, and worksheets
• Worked independently, as well as managed junior teaching assistants
• Organized faculty-wide events and competitions to supplement learning

Jan 2011 – May 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

• As a community manager, I played several roles within Spencer Trask to help accomplish the goal of bringing viable ideas to fruition through the connection of seed-level startups and venture capitalists. My role included operational management, engagement, and communication with the online community, management of investor and startup relations, as well as providing general consulting and client relationship management to entrepreneurs and startups. In addition to this, I developed and managed several strategized event-based projects and initiatives to promote and expand our outreach across North America. This experience allowed me to build upon event and project management skills, as well as relationship-building and marketing/promotional skills.
• Developed and managed event-based projects and initiatives to promote and expand business across North America
• Developed and managed relations between seed-level startups and investors, including the recruitment of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as the recruitment of venture capitalists and angel investors
• Managed relations and engagement of the online community including day to day operations and communications
• Assessed and met client needs through performing due diligence, investment preparation, business plan creation, consulting, and contractual negotiating
• Assisted in the development and implementation of marketing materials and strategies
• Managed multiple accounts across several continents
• Created a social media and marketing campaign to promote the platform