Jonah Zahnd
About Jonah Zahnd
Jonah Zahnd is a Manager of Impact Investing and Sustainability Special Projects at Harvard Business School, with a strong academic background from institutions like Harvard University and Westmont College. He has held various roles in investment and consulting, including positions at Erez Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Global Millennial Capital Ltd.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Jonah Zahnd serves as the Manager of Impact Investing and Sustainability Special Projects at Harvard Business School since 2023. In this role, he manages the Project on Impact Investments and the Social Impact Collaboratory. His responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that align with sustainable investing principles and impact-driven projects within the academic environment.
Education and Expertise
Jonah Zahnd has an extensive educational background. He studied at Harvard University, focusing on Venture Capital, Corporate Finance and Banking, and Sustainable Investing, completing Masters-level courses from 2023 to 2024. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government (Honors) from Westmont College, where he graduated in just 2.5 years and achieved Pi Sigma Alpha Honors. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Politics from The London School of Economics and Political Science, specializing in Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Jonah Zahnd held various positions in notable organizations. He worked as a Lead Data Analyst at Westmont College from 2017 to 2019 and as a Global Insights Team Lead at Goldman Sachs from 2021 to 2023. He also served as a Congressional Intern for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019, providing policy analysis and constituent management. His experience includes roles as a Research Analyst at Cornell Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management and as a Management Consultant at Cognoscere Consulting.
Impact Investing and Advisory Roles
In addition to his position at Harvard Business School, Jonah Zahnd is actively involved in impact investing and advisory roles. He is a Venture Partner at Erez Capital and serves as an Investor and Strategic Advisor for Impact Investing at Global Millennial Capital Ltd. (PIF). He is also an Advisor and Guild Member at Serac Ventures and an Investor and Advisory Board Member at leonardo. His work focuses on driving sustainable investment strategies and fostering social impact initiatives.
Consulting and Project Work
Jonah Zahnd has contributed to various consulting projects, including an education development project in Kurdistan with Cognoscere. His background encompasses market research, competitive intelligence, and people strategy, particularly from his tenure at Goldman Sachs. This diverse experience informs his approach to impact investing and sustainability projects.