Jackie Cai
About Jackie Cai
Jackie Cai serves as the Executive Assistant to CEO and Managing Director Hemant Taneja at General Catalyst since 2023. With a background in executive support across various companies, she has developed a strong foundation in leadership and business administration.
Current Role at General Catalyst
Jackie Cai serves as the Executive Assistant to CEO and Managing Director Hemant Taneja at General Catalyst. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the firm's operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she supports the CEO and Managing Director in various administrative and operational tasks, ensuring efficient management of schedules and communications.
Previous Experience in Executive Assistance
Prior to her current role, Jackie Cai worked at Mixpanel as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Executive Assistant to the President of North America at Freshworks from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she served as Executive Assistant to Managing Partners at SoftBank Investment Advisers from 2018 to 2019 and worked at Oracle in various capacities, including Executive Assistant and Business Development Representative.
Educational Background
Jackie Cai studied at Stanford University, where she focused on Leadership by Design and completed Continuing Studies. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Her educational background provides a foundation for her roles in executive assistance and business development.
Early Career and Additional Roles
In the early stages of her career, Jackie Cai worked at Oracle as a Business Development Representative from 2015 to 2017. During the same period, she was also a Brand Ambassador and Dancer for the Golden State Warriors, contributing to the team's promotional activities. These roles helped her develop skills in communication and client engagement.