Jessica Millstone brings 25+ years as an edtech practitioner—from teacher to professor to product lead at BrainPOP—and now applies that operating expertise as an investor at Copper Wire Ventures, focusing on game-based learning and women-led startups. Beyond direct investing, she takes an unusual approach by also investing as an LP in larger funds to push them toward more diverse cap tables, while co-organizing the 9,000+ member NYEdTech Meetup and helping women shift from philanthropic to investor mindsets.

• A strong investment thesis centered on educational technology, particularly for early childhood and K-12 learners. She frequently highlights startups that creatively blend skill acquisition with engagement, such as her enthusiasm for a company that teaches financial concepts to very young children or a tool that combines computer coding with physical active play.
• Prioritizes funding and championing female entrepreneurs. She actively participates in networks dedicated to women in venture capital and organizes pitch competitions specifically designed to connect women-led companies in the learning space with funding and mentorship opportunities.
• Interest in the future of work as it applies specifically to the teaching profession. She looks for solutions that address the systemic challenges educators face, advocating for tools that improve teacher retention, handle complex administrative tasks like attendance, and generally modernize the working environment within schools.
• Curiosity regarding the application of emerging technologies within the classroom. She has expressed interest in understanding how modern tech trends, such as Web3, NFTs, and virtual reality, can be leveraged to evolve the education sector.