Jiyoung Jeong

Jiyoung Jeong is an experienced investor with a focus on early-stage startups based in Southern California at Wonder Ventures, where investments include prominent companies such as Coinbase and Whatnot. Prior to this role, Jiyoung served as a Factor Fellow at Primary Venture Partners and as a Senior Associate at Wellspring Consulting, contributing to the development of financial models and strategic plans for nonprofit organizations. Jiyoung's background also includes international experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Taiwan, where curriculum was developed and English was taught to local students. Academic contributions at Stanford University involved tutoring languages and conducting research on teacher job satisfaction in relation to educational policies. Jiyoung co-founded Gapyearly, a peer network for gap year students, and has held various roles in educational initiatives across China and the United States. Educational background includes a degree in History from Stanford University.