Tess Michaels is the Founder and CEO of Clasp. She is recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Her work at Clasp is driven by a passion for connecting ideas, people, and purposes, with a focus on increasing access to education, improving economic mobility, and driving workforce change.

Prior to founding Clasp, Michaels gained significant experience in the financial sector. She served as a Private Equity Associate at Vista Equity Partners and an Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs.