Jason Wright

As Managing Partner and Head of Investments, Jason is responsible for deal sourcing and execution while also overseeing due diligence, portfolio management and value creation. Jason previously served as President of the Washington Commanders—the first Black president in the 105-year history of the National Football League (NFL), the youngest during his tenure and only the fourth former NFL player to serve in that role. At the Commanders, he was responsible for all business operations, helped secure development rights to the RFK stadium site and helped facilitate the team's sale at a record high. Prior to the Commanders, Jason was a partner at McKinsey & Company. He spent seven years in the NFL and served as team captain and NFLPA player representative for the Arizona Cardinals. Jason holds a BA from Northwestern University and earned an MBA with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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