Jenny Kassan

Director, Vice President at Crowdfunding Professional Association

Jenny Kassan has a diverse background in the field of finance, entrepreneurship, and law. Jenny is the Owner of The Kassan Group, a law firm that provides assistance to mission-driven entrepreneurs in financing and growth strategies. Additionally, they manage Angels of Main Street, a community of investors.

In 2019, Jenny became a Co-Founder of Opportunity Main Street, an organization that invests in community wealth-building projects. One of their main projects is a mixed-use historic building in Baltimore that supports under-represented entrepreneurs.

In 2017, they co-founded CrowdFund Main Street, further showcasing their commitment to advocating for crowdfunding.

Jenny has also served as the Director of the Crowdfunding Professional Association since 2019.

Moreover, they have served as a City Council Member for the City of Fremont since 2018.

Jenny's career includes being the President of Community Ventures since 2009.

Jenny'sinvolvement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission includes being a member of the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies from 2016 to 2017.

Jenny held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Cutting Edge Capital from 2010 to 2015.

From 2006 to 2015, they were a Shareholder at Katovich & Kassan Law Group.

Furthermore, they co-founded the Sustainable Economies Law Center in 2010 and held a role there until 2012.

Overall, Jenny Kassan has an extensive career in law, entrepreneurship, and community building, with a particular focus on crowdfunding and supporting under-represented entrepreneurs.

Jenny Kassan has a diverse education history spanning multiple fields of study. Jenny began their educational journey in 1986 at the University of California, Berkeley, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After completing their undergraduate studies in 1991, they further advanced their education by enrolling at Yale Law School from 1992 to 1995. During their time at Yale, they focused on earning a Juris Doctor degree, specializing in law. Following their law studies, they returned to the University of California, Berkeley, from 1995 to 1998 to pursue a Master's degree in City Planning.

In addition to their formal educational accomplishments, Jenny Kassan has recently obtained a certification in Corporate Finance Fundamentals from Berkeley Law Executive Education in July 2021. This certification reflects their continued commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills in the field of finance and demonstrates their dedication to remaining up-to-date in their expertise.

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