Jump Associates is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies to solve their most pressing growth challenges. Over the last twenty-five years, Jump has partnered with companies like Google, Nike, Samsung, Target and Virgin. In a world that’s mired in yesterday’s data, we use a future focused approach to help these organizations grow in times of dramatic change.

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Jay Newman is the CFO at [Jump Associates](/org/jump-associates). Prior to that, they were with [DoubleGDP](/org/doublegdp), where they served as Partnerships from March 2019 to December 2020. At [DoubleGDP](/org/doublegdp), Jay helped build an end-to-end software platform for new cities and large-scale real estate developments in emerging markets. The software helped residents to invest in their homes and community, feel more secure, and better access community services. Jay assisted property developers with the full sales, marketing and customer support cycle required to grow population—from interest and purchase through construction and move-in. [DoubleGDP](/org/doublegdp)'s platform and residential growth programming was in active use by a new city outside Lusaka, Zambia to engage with more than 2,000 people each week. The team was fast-growing and based across Lusaka, Lagos, Nairobi, India and the US. Jay was a member of the 4-person leadership team that achieved 10 consecutive months of 10% WoW growth and scaled globally to 15 team members.

Jay Newman has an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a BBA from University of Notre Dame, and has completed the Integral Leadership Program at Stagen Leadership Academy.

Jay Newman reports to Dev Patnaik, CEO. Jay Newman works with Mark Techaphunphol - Director of IT, Leigh Solidum - Head of Finance, and Claudia Glasser - Director, Business Development.

Jay Newman

Lauren Magrisso is the current Principal at [Jump Associates](/org/jump-associates). Lauren has over 8 years of experience in strategy, insights, innovation, and trends. Lauren has a deep understanding of how to uncover actionable design and brand insights to inform creative strategy. 

Lauren's previous work experience includes LPK, StartingBloc, [Procter & Gamble](/org/procter-gamble), and [University of Cincinnati](/org/university-of-cincinnati). At LPK, Lauren worked in the Strategy, Insights, Innovation and Trends Group where they conducted category, competitive and trends analysis for Beauty, Health, and Food Industries. Lauren also led storytelling cohort and participated in company Green Team. As a Fellow at StartingBloc, Lauren learned how to develop their own social venture for an emerging market. 

At [Procter & Gamble](/org/procter-gamble), Lauren was a Design Innovation Strategist. In this role, Lauren was responsible for ideating new business concepts, developing financial models, and piloting and experimenting plans. Lauren also advised clients on strategic relationships and new business creation. Lauren's final previous role was as an Instructor of Inquiry to Innovation at the [University of Cincinnati](/org/university-of-cincinnati). In this role, Lauren was responsible for teaching students how to ideate new business concepts, develop financial models, and pilot and experiment plans.

Lauren Magrisso has a Masters of Science in Biomimicry from [Arizona State University](/org/arizona-state-university), as well as an Integral Leadership Program (ILP) certification from Stagen Leadership Academy. Lauren also has a Next Economy MBA in B-Corp and Regenerative Business Design from LIFT Economy, and a B.I.S. in Design Strategy from the [University of Cincinnati](/org/university-of-cincinnati). Finally, they have a Permaculture Design Certification from Om Valley Permaculture.

They are on a team with Mark Techaphunphol - Director of IT, Claudia Glasser - Director, Business Development, and Mike Smith - Director, Strategy. Lauren Magrisso reports to Dev Patnaik, CEO.

Lauren Magrisso

Mark runs the IT systems here at Jump. While navigating the ever changing landscape of technology tools available, Mark learns Jumpsters behaviors and finds the best tools to use in our protected sandbox. His philosophy is to provide and lean, mean (and green!) IT network not only to provide a great experience for Jumpsters, but also to provide flexibility with our many clients.  In his previous experience, Mark was an IT consultant focused on small to medium businesses in the Bay Area. As a SoCal native, he is a die hard Lakers fan and secretly wishes for the day Jump makes their official colors Purple and Gold.

Mark Techaphunphol

Michelle Loret de Mola is an expert at blending clear strategic direction with compelling experiences that drive change. Michelle has helped a Fortune 500 retailer define its 5-year marketing strategy and partnered with a major record label to define its future growth opportunities. Michelle has also led several of Jump’s change management initiatives for clients. Previous to Jump, Michelle worked at both Visa and Discover. She held multiple roles across the corporate and product strategy teams and the marketing and sales team. Michelle is also a trained chef, and has managed restaurants in California’s Napa Valley. Michelle holds a BA from Northwestern with degrees in Psychology, Communications, and Marketing. She is a native Spanish speaker.

Michelle Loret De Mola

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Claudia Glasser

Vanessa is in charge of making sure Jump’s strategic priorities come to life across Jump’s Leadership Team. She has a way of making others feel taken care of even when the impossible is thrown her way. People know they can count on her to ensure things get done. Early on in her career, she realized that her approach comes from a place of serving others. She is a master of navigating ever-changing schedules and uses her witty banter to enroll others to see the bigger picture. Jumpsters joke that she is their resident therapist, because she has a calming way of redirecting stress into outcomes.

Vanessa Canas

Leigh Solidum is the numbers person at Jump, and her good-natured personality always lightens up sticky situations involving money. Leigh manages all of the funds coming in and out of Jump, and as a strong achiever, she delivers her work fast and with a smile. With a double major in Accounting and Finance, Leigh is very excited to be exercising her number crunching skills at a place as creative as Jump.

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