Tess Bloch
About Tess Bloch
Tess Bloch is the Co-Founder of Operations at Spade, a position she has held since 2022 in New York City. She has a diverse background in operations and strategy, having previously worked at McKinsey & Company and Venmo, among other roles.
Work at Spade
Tess Bloch currently serves as the Co-Founder and Operations lead at Spade, a position she has held since 2022. Based in New York, New York, she has contributed to the company's operational strategies and growth initiatives. Her role involves overseeing various operational aspects to enhance efficiency and drive the company's mission forward.
Previous Experience at McKinsey & Company
Before joining Spade, Tess Bloch worked at McKinsey & Company as an Associate from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure in London, United Kingdom, she was involved in consulting projects that required strategic analysis and operational improvements for various clients.
Background in Operations and Marketing
Tess has a diverse background in operations and marketing. She served as Head of Operations at Pinwheel from 2021 to 2022 and previously held the position of Chief of Staff & Ops Lead at the same company from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she gained marketing experience through internships at Venmo, where she worked in Growth/Marketing in 2014 and in Strategy & Marketing from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Academic Achievements
Tess Bloch studied at Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with Distinction and Interdisciplinary Honors in Science, Technology & Society, and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from 2013 to 2017. Prior to her university education, she attended Ethical Culture Fieldston School from 2006 to 2013.
Political Engagement
In addition to her corporate experience, Tess worked as a Field Organizer for Warren for President in 2019. This role involved grassroots organizing and mobilizing efforts in Charles City, Iowa, contributing to the political campaign's outreach and engagement strategies.