Jason Jay

Jason Jay is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and Director of the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative. He holds a PhD in Organization Studies from MIT Sloan, with prior degrees from Harvard University. His research focuses on corporate sustainability, systemic investing, and navigating societal tensions through strategic dialogue. He advises venture capital firms like TO VC and Vectors Capital, and has led initiatives such as the Owning Impact Project exploring investor-driven systems change.

• Education: PhD in Organization Studies (MIT Sloan), AB in Psychology (Harvard), MA in Education (Harvard)
• Affiliations: Faculty Affiliate at Harvard Kennedy School’s Social Innovation and Change Initiative

His work bridges academia and practice through executive education programs like Business Sustainability Strategy, reaching global leaders. Notable contributions include the bestselling book Breaking Through Gridlock and leadership roles in networks like CSP, TransCap, and FEST. His research emphasizes systemic approaches to climate change, biodiversity, and social equity.

Recent articles explore themes like strategic sustainability frameworks and systemic investing’s role in addressing food waste and social inequality. His 2022 Allocators’ Choice Award recognizes impactful work in sustainable finance.

• Executive Education: Courses include Innovating for Impact and Advanced Management Program
• Clients: Sun Life, EFG Asset Management, Novartis, and the World Bank