Jonathan Lane

Jonathan Lane has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as an Industry Development Specialist at Peace Corps in 2014. Jonathan then worked as an Intern in various organizations such as Root Capital and Fifth Wall, gaining experience in Global Advisory Services and Venture & Operations.

In 2016, Jonathan became an Intern in the Urban Technology & Innovation department at the New York City Economic Development Corporation. Jonathan continued to advance in this field, taking on roles as a Senior Project Manager, Assistant Vice President, and ultimately Vice President in Infrastructure Innovation & the Green Economy at the same organization from 2018 to the present.

Alongside their work at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Jonathan also served in leadership positions at the Urban Land Institute as a Councilmember and Vice Chair of the Technology & Innovation Council. Jonathan is currently a Co-Chair of the ULI NY Technology & Innovation Council.

Jonathan also provides advisory services, serving as an Advisor at CIV:LAB and Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area. Jonathan was selected as a Leadership New York Fellow at Coro New York Leadership Center and participated as a 2020 Forefront Fellow at the Urban Design Forum.

Overall, Jonathan Lane has a strong background in Urban Technology & Innovation, with experience in project management, advisory roles, and leadership positions in various organizations.

Jonathan Lane completed their education history with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Southern Methodist University, which they obtained from 2005 to 2009. Jonathan then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Urban Development from Harvard Kennedy School, where they studied from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, Jonathan earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy and Operations from the MIT Sloan School of Management, which they completed between 2016 and 2018.