Jailany Thiaw

Jailany Thiaw is an accomplished entrepreneur and investment professional, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of upskill since September 2021, where the focus is on innovating talent acquisition through AI tools designed for new-to-career candidates. Jailany has experience as an Investment Analyst at Princeton University Investment Company, concentrating on venture capital and private equity portfolios, and previously held an Investment Analyst role at Harlem Capital, engaging in sourcing and due diligence. As a Director at Prospect Student Ventures, Jailany managed a team overseeing relationship management for portfolio companies and facilitating programming for aspiring founders. Jailany's early professional experience includes stints as a Summer Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, specializing in higher education strategy and high-tech strategy and M&A. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and further education at Harvard Business School.