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Jonathan Landesman

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Director of Data & Analytics at RA Capital Management
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Jonathan Landesman is the Director of Data & Analytics at RA Capital Management, specializing in data science, quant finance, and AI for biotech and planetary health investing. His career highlights include leading a quant research team at Two Sigma and serving as the first-ever "Data Scientist" at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He holds Masters degrees from UC Berkeley and Johns Hopkins University.

Outside of his primary role, Jonathan is deeply engaged in climate solutions, having pursued specialized education in carbon removal and previously consulting for climate-focused VCs. He frequently expresses pride in and support for his wife, Sophia Leonora Mendelsohn, who is a prominent figure in the corporate sustainability space.

He was the first person to ever hold the official title of "Data Scientist" at the New York Fed.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director of Data & Analytics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Climate Tech VC
He independently consulted for several climate venture capital firms, including Voyager Ventures and Elemental Excelerator, demonstrating a focus on funding climate solutions.
Data-Driven Investing
His entire career, from the New York Fed to Two Sigma and now RA Capital, has been focused on applying data science and quantitative analysis to financial markets.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Director of Data & Analytics
RA Capital Management
2-2023 - 3-2024
Climate VC Consultant
Independent
8-2018 - 3-2024
VP, Research Lead
Two Sigma
3-2017 - 7-2018
Senior Data Scientist
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
11-2013 - 3-2017
Global Markets Specialist/ Economic Analysis Associate
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
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Education
11-2022 - 1-2023
Carbon Removal
Airminers Boot Up
8-2022 - 10-2022
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