Jared Hecht
Chief Executive Officer at Fundera, Inc.
Profile
Jared Hecht is the founder of GroupMe, Inc. (founded in 2010) and Fundera, Inc. (founded in 2013), where he holds the title of Chief Executive Officer.
He is currently a Director at Distributed Creation, Inc. (since 2013) and a Venture Partner at Union Square Ventures LLC (since 2024).
Mr. Hecht's former jobs include Manager-Business Development at Tumblr, Inc., Co-Owner at Relix Media Group LLC, and Publisher at Inside New York.
He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia College (New York) in 2009.
Jared Hecht active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Fundera, Inc.
 Fundera, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Fundera, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects small businesses with funding providers. Its services include credit cards, banking, equipment financing, invoice financing, personal, business and SBA loans. The company was founded by Jared Hecht, Rohan Deshpande and Andres Moran in September 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2012 |
Distributed Creation, Inc.
 Distributed Creation, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Distributed Creation, Inc. engages in the operation of a cloud technology platform for music creation, collaboration and sharing. It streamlines the fragmented process of creating and sharing music, freeing musicians to spend time and energy on the creative process. The firm’s community provides artists with a new means to connect with fans and other artists to solicit feedback throughout every step of the creative process from ideation to the finished product. The company was founded by Steve Martocci and Matt Aimonetti in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2012 |
Union Square Ventures LLC
 Union Square Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Union Square Ventures LLC (USV) is a venture capital firm founded by Brad R. Burnham and Frederick R. Wilson in 2003. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2023 |
Former positions of Jared Hecht
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
GroupMe, Inc.
 GroupMe, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services GroupMe, Inc. provides group texting and conference calling services. It offers text-based communications that allow users to connect and share locations and photos. The company was founded by Jared Hecht and Steve Martocci in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | - |
Relix Media Group LLC
 Relix Media Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Relix Media Group LLC is a company that publishes Relix magazine, a print and online publication that covers the live music scene. The company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The magazine was originally launched in 1974 as a newsletter for people who recorded Grateful Dead concerts, but now covers a wide range of artists such as Phish, Tedeschi Trucks Band, My Morning Jacket, Tame Impala, and more. Each issue also includes a compilation CD. The company was founded by Mike Greenhaus. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Inside New York
 Inside New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Inside New York provides tour operator services. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Tumblr, Inc.
 Tumblr, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Tumblr, Inc. operates a social media and blogging site. Its website allows the users to share contents such as text, photos, quotes, links, music and videos using computer and mobile devices. The company was founded by David Karp in February 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Jared Hecht
| Columbia College (New York) | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Tumblr, Inc.
Tumblr, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Tumblr, Inc. operates a social media and blogging site. Its website allows the users to share contents such as text, photos, quotes, links, music and videos using computer and mobile devices. The company was founded by David Karp in February 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Relix Media Group LLC
Relix Media Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Relix Media Group LLC is a company that publishes Relix magazine, a print and online publication that covers the live music scene. The company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The magazine was originally launched in 1974 as a newsletter for people who recorded Grateful Dead concerts, but now covers a wide range of artists such as Phish, Tedeschi Trucks Band, My Morning Jacket, Tame Impala, and more. Each issue also includes a compilation CD. The company was founded by Mike Greenhaus. | Finance |
Inside New York
Inside New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Inside New York provides tour operator services. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Fundera, Inc.
Fundera, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Fundera, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects small businesses with funding providers. Its services include credit cards, banking, equipment financing, invoice financing, personal, business and SBA loans. The company was founded by Jared Hecht, Rohan Deshpande and Andres Moran in September 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Distributed Creation, Inc.
Distributed Creation, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Distributed Creation, Inc. engages in the operation of a cloud technology platform for music creation, collaboration and sharing. It streamlines the fragmented process of creating and sharing music, freeing musicians to spend time and energy on the creative process. The firm’s community provides artists with a new means to connect with fans and other artists to solicit feedback throughout every step of the creative process from ideation to the finished product. The company was founded by Steve Martocci and Matt Aimonetti in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
GroupMe, Inc.
GroupMe, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services GroupMe, Inc. provides group texting and conference calling services. It offers text-based communications that allow users to connect and share locations and photos. The company was founded by Jared Hecht and Steve Martocci in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Union Square Ventures LLC
Union Square Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Union Square Ventures LLC (USV) is a venture capital firm founded by Brad R. Burnham and Frederick R. Wilson in 2003. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
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