Riley Jones is a social entrepreneur, higher education leader and venture strategist focused on expanding economic access through innovation and technology. He has founded and invested in ventures using AI and tech to drive social and economic mobility, securing funding from Echoing Green, NYU, Camelback Ventures and Princeton University.
Riley has designed and led venture programs, built mentorship networks at Columbia University and taught social entrepreneurship at UNC-Chapel Hill. He has advised startups and policy leaders across education, workforce development and economic policy, blending venture-building expertise with a deep commitment to equity for underserved communities.
Currently, Riley works at the intersection of tech, entrepreneurship and policy, helping organizations align innovation with social impact and supporting founders dedicated to systemic change.
