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Jay Rosenzweig

Jay Rosenzweig

Formal First Name
Jay
Dates
1969 - present
Location

Jay Rosenzweig is an internationally renowned social impact entrepreneur, humanitarian, trained lawyer, and leadership strategist. Jay is the Founder of Rosenzweig & Company, a leadership strategy firm with an international reputation for identifying and recruiting high-performing talent. Known as the ultimate relationship builder and super connector, he is an expert in designing, building and attracting world class teams. He consults with both public and private companies, including large global corporations; emerging growth to mid-sized businesses; professional services firms; and private equity and venture capital firms. Jay invests in and advises several leading edge tech companies across North America and beyond. He also sits on a number of other purpose driven boards supporting causes ranging from healthcare, youth empowerment, refugee protection, and anti-gun violence. In addition, he is an author and advocate of the Rosenzweig Report, a publication that analyzes the prevalence of female executives at the 100 largest publicly traded companies in the country.

Professional Experience


Academic History

MORE ABOUT JAY

  • Jay is an outspoken advocate against Antisemitism, racism and all forms of hate and discrimination. 

  • He is an avid songwriter, having collaborated with a number of well-known recording artists.

  • He invests in businesses whose mission is to foster a world that gives equal opportunities for all, including greater access to education, capital and mobility.


ROSENZWEIG REPORT

  • Jay's Rosenzweig Report is internationally recognized for its coverage on equality.

  • The report has received endorsements and contributions from a wide range of leaders and personalities such as Justin Trudeau, Alyssa Milano, Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Cuban, Deepak Chopra, Van Jones, and Zainab Salbi.

  • The report had contributions from CEOs and board chairs of major corporations, and several other humanitarians, politicians, and business leaders.


CURRENT APPOINTMENTS

  • Strategic Partner, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies

  • Founding Investor/Partner, Winston House

  • Advisory Board, FullCycle

  • Partner/Investor, Mogul

  • Venture Partner, Rebalance Capital

  • Advisor, Drop


AFFILIATIONS & VOLUNTEERING

  • Board Chair, Irwin Cotler's Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights

  • Board of Directors, The BlackNorth Initiative

  • Advisory Board, Pandemic of Love

  • Board, WWBT When We Band Together

  • Advisory Council, SickKids Foundation

  • Former Co-Chair, Canadian Music Week

  • Former Board Member, Genesis: UJA Center for Innovation

  • Former Board of Governors, Mount Sinai Hospital Toronto

  • Former Advisory Board, One Young World


MEDIA & APPEARANCES

  • His work has been featured in several publications, including The New York Times, Fast Company, The Guardian, Business Insider, and BNN Bloomberg.

  • He has also been featured in Cheddar, Bold TV, Digital Trends, Business Rockstars, Globe & Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, Huffington Post, and Thrive Global.