Devi Jha
About Devi Jha
Devi Jha is a co-founder of Leafpress, a company focused on utility data collection in the real estate sector. With a background that includes internships at Trala, Inc. and Mogul, as well as product work at Spotify, Jha has also served as a mentor at Techstars and has experience in carbon accounting.
Work at Leafpress
Devi Jha serves as the Co-Founder of Leafpress, a company that operates in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since joining in 2023, Jha has been instrumental in the company's initiatives, particularly in the real estate sector through utility data collection. Leafpress has gained recognition and support from notable investors, including Y Combinator, General Catalyst, and Singularity Capital.
Previous Experience
Before co-founding Leafpress, Devi Jha held various positions that contributed to her expertise. She interned at Trala, Inc. in 2019 for four months in the Greater Chicago Area and worked as a Product intern at Spotify for four months in 2022. Additionally, she interned at Mogul for two months in 2020 and served as a Research Assistant at Harvard Business School for two months in 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Education and Expertise
Devi Jha is a Harvard University alum, where she gained foundational knowledge that supports her career in technology and innovation. She has also studied at Y Combinator, further enhancing her understanding of startup dynamics. Jha possesses experience in carbon accounting, having worked with companies such as Sephora, Spotify, and Procter & Gamble.
Mentorship Role at Techstars
Since 2022, Devi Jha has been a mentor at Techstars, where she shares her knowledge and experience with emerging startups. In this role, she focuses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, guiding entrepreneurs in integrating these principles into their business models.