A writer and consultant, Jerry Colonna is a recognized expert in organizational development and entrepreneurialism.

Most recently a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private-equity arm of JPMorgan Chase, Colonna had been an investor in early-stage information technology companies for more than seven years. His commitment to the nonprofit sector increased during his time at JPMP. In the Fall of 2001, he worked with The Partnership for the City of New York to help launch the Financial Recovery Fund, a program for recoverable grants to small businesses impacted by the attacks on the World Trade Center.

In January 2002, he was named co-executive director of NYC2012, the organization designed to secure the City’s designation as the representation in the competion to host the 2012 Olympic Games. In that year, he helped the organization raise more than $6 million to further those efforts.

He joined JPMP from Flatiron Partners.

With his partner, Fred Wilson, Jerry launched Flatiron in August 1996. Flatiron became one of the most successful early-stage investment programs in the New York City area.

Jerry joined his first venture firm, CMG@Ventures L.P. ("@Ventures"), in February 1995 as a founding partner.

Prior to joining @Ventures, Jerry worked for ten years for CMP Media Inc. From 1985 to 1993, he served in a variety of roles at InformationWeek, including a three-year stint as its editor.

Jerry currently serves on the boards of directors of PlanetOut Partners Inc., ProfitLogic Inc., Breathe Media LLC, and SnapBridge Inc. and is an advisor to the Answers Corporation.

Jerry also serves as a director of a number of nonprofit organizations, including Pencil and NpowerNY, The Queens College Foundation, Exploring The Arts Inc. and NYC2012.

The recipient of numerous awards and a compelling speaker on topics ranging from leadership to starting businesses, Jerry has been named to Upside Magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People of the New Economy, Forbes ASAP’s list of the best VCs in the country, and Worth’s list of the 25 most generous young Americans.

A graduate of Queens College, C.U.N.Y., Jerry lives in Port Washington, New York with his wife, Barbara Chang, and their three children: Sam, Emma, and Michael.