Venture Capital & Private Equity

#116: Scaling Human-Centric Brands Through Private Equity with Monogram Capital’s Jared Stein

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Jared Stein is a seasoned private equity investor with deep expertise in scaling high-growth, human-centric consumer brands. Since co-founding Monogram Capital in 2014, he has overseen the firm’s strategy and management, while originating, due diligence process and structuring investments that have turned emerging companies into category leaders.

He has led Monogram’s investment in Chewy.com and serves on the boards of Olipop, Grand Fitness (Planet Fitness), Genexa, Archer, and Westerns, among other portfolio companies. His focus is on brands that connect emotionally with consumers while delivering sustainable growth and value.

Prior to Monogram, Jared built his career in large-cap consumer investing with Golden Gate Capital, HGGC, and Bain Capital, after beginning on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs. Across these roles, he developed a strong track record in identifying differentiated brands, building operational excellence, and driving value creation through strategic partnerships.

Jared earned a B.A. in Economics from Duke University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is also the proud father of two.