Jen Whelan is a seasoned tech storyteller with close to 30 years of leadership experience with ad tech giants like Yahoo, Criteo, and Innovid. She is also saavy business women, having driven growth strategies for top-tier brands such as Qualcomm, T-Mobile, Microsoft, and Intel. Currently, she is the Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at SmartMedia Technologies, a company that is revolutionizing the internet for clients like Visa, Pepsi, and the International Olympic Committee with a Web3-based Engagement and Loyalty platform. She is also my guest for episode 2 of the Revealing Li Podcast.
Originally from Alaska, Jen dreamed of being the first in her family to go to college. She left Alaska on her own at age eighteen to pursue that dream, overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities along the way. A University of Oregon alum, Jen is known for her advocacy work including a recent article on strength in seeking help and a keynote at AdWeek APAC. She judges for the Marketing Society's Pioneering Spirit Awards and sits on the DIAL Global Mastermind Council. Her influence extends to events like Innovate@UCLA, GalesNGear Tech Summit, Stanford's Continuing Studies program, and Cannes Festival.
Beyond work, Jen is a champion for women's leadership and enjoys yoga, skiing, travel, and indulging in Talenti Peanut Butter Fudge gelato.
Listen to Ask for Help and Mind Your Boulders with Jen Whelan, episode 2 of the Revealing Li podcast, available now for free on Spotify and Amazon Music. I hope you enjoy the show.
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