20 Minute Playbook – Jessica Schaefer of Bevel and Acorns

“Before I go into any week, I really study with my executive assistant: what does my calendar look like? Do I need to be in those meetings? How do I build in time for myself and for my family and for my friends and just make sure that I'm balanced and I'm not 95% turned on work mode?” – Jessica Schaefer

Jessica Schaefer (@JFran_PR) is CEO and Founder of Bevel, a strategic communications firm with a portfolio in fintech and venture capital. After serving as Assistant Vice President and Head of Marketing Communications at Moody’s Analytics, Jessica went on to lead media relations for Point72, a family office managing the assets of Steven A. Cohen. She currently manages Bevel while serving as Chief Communications Officer for Acorns.

To hear Jessica's full interview on crafting a business narrative, click here.

For more, explore the transcript of this episode.

Topics discussed with Jessica Schaefer

• Jessica's work at Bevel
• Talent and culture
• On charisma and setting boundaries
• Optimizing time
• Exercise and sleep
• On failure, success, and gratitude

Jessica Schaefer Resources

• Public.com
• Lili
• Acorns
• JPL
• Explorer 1 Space Fund
• Tracy Anderson

Books Recommended in This Episode

• ‍No Red Lights: Reflections on Life, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone by Alan J. Patricof