Unlocking Corporate Success with Jennifer Vessels
Norway, USA
Jennifer Vessels is a renowned business leader and keynote speaker with a background in technology sales and partner business growth.
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Jennifer Vessels is a renowned keynote speaker and business leader with decades of experience in leading business transformations and navigating the future of work. With a background in technology sales and partner business growth from Silicon Valley, Jennifer’s work extends into the cutting-edge fields of the Metaverse, Web3, and humanity’s role in a world of technology.
After earning her MBA from San Jose State University, Jennifer led global expansion for Tandem Computers (now part of HP) networking business. She was recruited as the International Business Leader for Tandberg in Norway, leading the growth of EMEA channels, accounting for 50% of total revenue within three years.
After successfully launching Tandberg US, which ultimately contributed to a lucrative acquisition by Cisco at a price 30% higher than the initial asking price, she founded Next Step to drive corporate business success. Since 2006, her innovative global team has led some of the world’s largest brands, including Adobe, Accenture, Airbnb, Autodesk, Cisco, Google, Lockheed, Microsoft, Nordea Bank, Novartis, Schneider Electric, and TicketMaster, to achieve growth and transformation.
In 2018, Jennifer established the Executive Growth Alliance, a global community of business leaders from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, who co-create innovative solutions to real-world challenges. The organization fosters success by facilitating the sharing of ideas and taking collaborative, real-world action on an innovative, forward-thinking platform.
Jennifer is a highly sought-after keynote speaker for Gartner, Accenture, Eurotreasury and global leadership conferences. Her bold insights, practical examples and engaging style ensure audience members leave committed to take action, embrace change and successfully grow in a complex and rapidly changing future.
See keynotes with Jennifer VesselsArtificial intelligence and its impact on society is accelerating at quantum speed. Jennifer Vessels’ Silicon Valley insider insights demystify AI, inspire and prepare people to work with technology to deliver exponentially greater results.
We are at a tipping point of change – leaders must navigate through uncertainty, embracing technology culture, innovating and disrupting to avoid being disrupted. Based on her experience leading transformation for Adobe, Avinor, CDW +, Jennifer provides clear guidelines and methodology for PEACE during change. People leave her sessions committed to shift mindset, transform culture and business models while innovating and empowering people to achieve future success.
Business as usual is no longer an option – AI, multi-generational diverse teams, hybrid workplaces and rapidly changing market needs are redefining work, the value of people and purpose of business. Jennifer’s inspiring view of the future of work from Silicon Valley insights combined with her real-world experience with worlds’ leading companies provide a roadmap and proven methodology for success in the future of work – with PEACE.
All of Jennifer’s sessions to fully address client’s specific needs and desired takeaways. All can be offered in person or virtually and include practical tools to increase client’s return on investment.
Embracing technology, virtual reality, AI, and humanity, we strive for a better future. The status quo is no longer enough. To stay ahead in the game, leaders and teams must adapt, exhibit agility, work together, and use technology to drive growth.
Attendees will gain fresh perspectives and the motivation to challenge their thinking, embrace change, and join with coworkers to conquer Success 3.0 in this evolving world.
Get ready for acceleration of the groundbreaking shift in work, business, life and society.
Technology is advancing faster than ever, with over $30 billion invested in Web 3.0 and the Metaverse since 2020. Gartner predicts that by 2030, we will spend a significant part of our daily lives in the Metaverse. But what does this mean for society, businesses, and people?
Book this keynote or workshop for your team members to gain insights, embrace change and commit to new approaches (including use of technology) to boost employee engagement, attract and delight customers, and gain a competitive edge. Participants will leave feeling empowered to embrace new strategies, get new skills, and harness technology for even greater success.
The times are changing, and agility is now a necessity in all areas of leadership, not product development. But what does this entail, and how can traditional organizations transition to this new way of working?
Participants in this keynote or workshop will gain insights and practical examples of how leaders can become future-proof by embracing innovation, demonstrating an AGILE attitude and embracing advanced technology for success in the evolving business landscape.
They will leave with practical strategies for transforming culture, business models, and go-to-market approaches; as well as motivation to empower, collaborate, and drive change.
Business success relies on engaged, empowered, and productive employees. In a world where purpose and quality of life are at the forefront, leaders must focus on a team-first approach.
Participants will learn how to upskill and empower their workforce, inspiring contribution to organizational objectives and growth. They will leave with insights and commitment to lead their team with purpose and drive toward mutual success.
Gone are the days of the 9-to-5 grind. Future-focused leaders and their teams recognize that productivity and goal attainment can happen anytime, anywhere. We’re replacing the traditional corporate structure with a hybrid, flexible, purpose-driven work environment.
Web 3.0 and the rise of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) enable virtual collaboration and problem-solving, innovation, and value creation. Cryptography ensures secure storage and distribution of all activity, contracts, and IP, placing the value in the hands of the people, not a centralized corporation.
Participants will discover how DAOs can complement traditional corporations and how leaders can embrace decentralization and new ways of leading people into the future.
We’re on the brink of a technological revolution that will change the way we live, work, and interact with one another. The integration of AI, VR, commercialization, and cryptocurrencies is leading us toward a world where the boundaries between the digital and physical realms are blurring.
We are in the world of the Metaverse, and today IS the future of work.
In this keynote or workshop, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Web 3.0 and Metaverse and what it means for their lives and careers.
We’ll explore how the rise of DAOs, AR, and other cutting-edge technologies will impact how we work, collaborate, and engage with one another. We’ll also delve into the opportunities and challenges this new reality presents and discuss how individuals and organizations can prepare for life in the Web 3.0 world.
Participants will leave with a deep appreciation for the Metaverse and its potential to revolutionize the future of work. They will also receive practical insights and takeaways they can use to explore and prepare for this exciting new chapter in human history.
As technology continues to evolve and change how we work and live, it’s essential to understand the role of humans in this new world. This keynote or workshop will explore the impact of AI, robotics, and Web 3/Metaverse on jobs and the workforce; and how individuals can embrace and leverage these advancements to enhance their value in the future.
Attendees will gain the following:
All will leave this session with a fresh perspective on the opportunities and challenges presented by technology and leave inspired to develop new skills and approaches to thrive in a complex, rapidly changing environment.
The modern business landscape is evolving, and the companies that thrive are those that can adapt to it.
In this keynote or workshop, participants will learn the secrets of exponential growth from Silicon Valley and discover how they can leverage technology, collaboration, and transformative leadership to achieve 100X faster sales results.
With a focus on actionable steps and practical advice, participants will leave with the following:
Organizations face unprecedented change and are under increasing pressure to respond to customer needs, technological advancements, and competitive forces.
To remain competitive, organizations must embrace the AGILE way of working. This keynote or workshop will take participants on a journey to understand AGILE transformation, from its roots in software development to its current use in transforming organizations of all sizes and industries.
Participants will learn:
The keynote from Jennifer was a real life-changer. It gave me the tools and confidence I needed to succeed.
Steve Goodman
Of all the speakers available, Jennifer is the most reliable to deliver high impact results and real bottom line value.
Patricia Dragovich
I was SOO inspired by your speech on Agile in Organizations– it gave me the inspiration and examples, tools and perspectives I have been searching for to drive change in my company.
Carmelo Mendoza Julio
Best speech ever– audience left fully committed to take action.
Darren Malvec
Jennifer’s real-world experience and clear explanations of AI and how we can use it to accelerate growth while adapting to changing customer behavior were the catalysts we needed to transform.
Jane Fisher
Its unusual for a speaker to be so dedicated to delivering results – more than a talk – you gave us PEACE and a proven roadmap to future success.
Randy Smith
Unlike other speakers, it is clear you are ‘living future-readiness’ its not just theory which is so refreshing.
Mack Makode
Your speech was absolutely brilliant – it changed our perspective and gave us PEACE to use for future success.
John Martin
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