Jeff Wechsler

Jeff Wechsler is the Founder of Pakalōlō Capital, where he leads investment and innovation across the Functional Foods sector.
With more than twenty years in Alternative Investments, 

Venture Capital, and Operational Strategy, Jeff specializes in scaling emerging technologies at the intersection of 

nutrition, science, and consumer wellness.

Previously, he served as Chief Investment Officer 

at Neutrino Corp, a single-family office managing a global portfolio across real estate, private equity, and venture capital. He also spent a decade at Oppenheimer Asset Management where he worked as a Registered Investment Advisor.

 At Pakalōlō Capital, Jeff is currently building an ecosystem of functional-food technologies, advanced bioavailability platforms, and global partnerships designed to accelerate commercialization and power the next generation of high-impact functional ingredients.

Jon Purow serves as a Principal at Pakalōlō Capital 

leading the company’s intellectual property licensing initiatives. With nearly two decades of experience in intellectual property law, Jon has held partner roles at both boutique and mid-size firms, and now brings his expertise to the forefront of the 

evolving Functional Foods industry.

At Pakalōlō Capital, Jon oversees the company’s intellectual property licensing efforts, helping to connect innovative technologies and products with suitable commercial partners. His work centers on facilitating licensing transactions and advising on strategic opportunities within the evolving regulatory landscape.

Jon is also the host of a podcast where he interviews industry leaders and covers emerging trends and regulatory developments.

He is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School, Brown University, and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.