Jeff Schumacher

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Founder & Chief Executive Officer, New Asset Exchange (NAX)

Jeff Schumacher is the founder and CEO of NAX (the New Asset Exchange). Positioned at the intersection of Web3 and ESG, NAX creates the financial constructs to make ESG profitable and viable. By transforming data into products that pioneer new assets and markets, Jeff and his team are paving the way to a more fair and sustainable future.

As an innovation leader with over 25 years of experience building new businesses and transforming large corporations, Jeff has actively contributed to the startup network as an operator, investor and entrepreneur, helping to found over 100 early-growth companies.

He co-founded BCG Digital Ventures, which quickly became one of the fastest-growing
venture investment and incubation firms worldwide. Jeff spent nearly half a decade developing the groundbreaking business model for BCG Digital Ventures, which he subsequently scaled into a global platform with innovation centers across four continents creating transformative digital businesses for large multinational corporations. Prior to founding BCG Digital Ventures Jeff was a Partner for McKinsey & Company, and was the founder of their Global Solution Center, which was a machine learning business supporting clients in healthcare, consumer and industrial goods. He also held roles as the Chief Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Sports Authority. He frequently contributes to media conversations speaking on the topic of digital disruption throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia.