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Jessica Robinson is a mobility investor, entrepreneur, educator, and champion of Detroit.
As Co-Founder and Partner of Assembly Ventures, she invests in and strategically supports the entrepreneurs and mobility companies moving the Western world. Jessica draws daily on her diverse operating experience which spans a high-growth startup, world-class accelerator, top 5 global automaker, technology workforce development, and venture capital.
Prior to establishing Assembly Ventures, Jessica co-founded the Michigan Mobility Institute, an organization dedicated to cultivating top talent for the mobility industry. She also spearheaded next-generation mobility efforts as the Director of City Solutions at Ford Smart mobility, where her team led go-to-market strategies for the company’s entire mobility portfolio.
An early pioneer in the emerging mobility industry, Jessica played pivotal roles building Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing organization. She held several key positions across North America, including growth, operations, and marketing. Her passion for innovation extends beyond the mobility industry. She previously worked at Techstars, launching corporate startup accelerators with industry-leading partners like Target and Virgin Media.
In recognition of her groundbreaking work, Jessica was named Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in 2020. A true champion of her adopted hometown, Jessica is a micro lender to Detroit-based women entrepreneurs and business owners. She is an active startup mentor, pitch competition judge, advisor to the Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund at the University of Michigan, and serves on the advisory board for the MS Robotics program at Wayne State University.
Jessica’s impressive background has earned her numerous accolades, including being named a Next City Vanguard and a Detroit delegate to the Harvard Business School Young American Leaders Program. She also served as a Governor’s appointee to the State of Michigan’s Workforce Development Board representing mobility businesses statewide.
Jessica graduated with highest honors from the University of Massachusetts with a BA in anthropology and brings an unexpected perspective to the challenges that fall at the intersection of mobility and technology.
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