We invest in & support ventures that seek to lift the human spirit.

 

We admit it sounds ambitious and that we may miss the mark, but life is short, making bold ventures worth it.   The human spirit -- our intellect, passions, and creativity -- is what sets us apart.  We invest in projects and entrepreneurs committed to helping the human spirit soar.

 
 

Hopscotch Education invests in and advises early-stage education technology companies committed to improving educational outcomes for all.

 

Our education system was never designed to meet everyone's learning potential.  It should be.

We believe technology can help parents, students, teachers, and administrators address this urgent need at scale.

 

OUR PORTFOLIO:

 
 
 

Hopscotch Development invests in & develops residential and mixed-use projects that strengthen and enliven communities in Metropolitan Washington DC.

 

We believe that healthy vibrant communities are diverse and value the contribution of longtime residents while also creating opportunities for the next generation.

 
 

We offer a range of land acquisition & development services, including stakeholder engagement, planning, site selection, feasibility analysis, design and contractor team selection & management, contract negotiation and construction management. 

 

We believe in helping clients realize the full potential of their assets while integrating their projects into the social and economic fabrics of the neighborhood.

 
 
 

Hopscotch Ventures is committed to giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We like to contribute not only through our work, but through service and donations to worthwhile causes, with a focus on social entrepreneurs and artists who stretch our thinking and pursue novel solutions to life's more daunting challenges.

 

Some of our favorite non-profits include:

 

Email

Hopscotch Development
development@hopscotchventures.com

Hopscotch Education
education@hopscotchventures.com

We are social entrepreneurs committed to creatively tackling challenging problems in Pursuit of Happiness

-- recognizing that values-based living and leadership is a Pursuit that is never complete and that Happiness is the deeply satisfying experience of living, learning and loving fully.

 

Our NAME

Hopscotch is a timeless game that exemplifies our belief that a joyful life requires a desire to play and a willingness to make a mark on the earth.  As in life, success in Hopscotch requires balance, strategy, and focused effort.  

Hopscotch (Rayuela) is also the name of the classic counter-novel by Julio Cortázar, which can be read in different sequences of chapters. Cortázar's novel challenges us to playfully recognize that our narrative can change depending on the conscious (& unconscious) choices we make as readers and writers.  We seek to make conscious choices in Pursuit of Happiness for ourselves and those around us. 

 

Our Founder

Hopscotch Ventures was founded by Victor Reinoso. The son of Peruvian immigrants, Victor grew up in a Spanish-only household, where he shared a raucous, one-bedroom with his fabulous four brothers. His parents instilled in him a deep respect for American ingenuity, the power of education & entrepreneurship, and the importance of community. Victor's eclectic experience includes stints in electoral politics, theatre, education and technology. As Deputy Mayor of the District of Columbia, Victor oversaw the schools modernization program - the largest capital investment in public buildings in DC history. Victor has served as Senior Advisor to the President of Georgetown University, and has worked as a strategy consultant to leading media brands (AOL, Verizon, PBS). Victor has helped found multiple non-profit and for-profit ventures.  Victor is an Eagle Scout and a member of the Aspen Global Leaders Network; he has a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Georgetown University and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.