🎉 Jennifer S. Ives
About 🎉 Jennifer S. Ives
Early in my career while part of the engineering team at a high growth tech company, I had a light bulb moment - you can have the most mind-blowingly disruptive technology, yet if the market doesn't know about it, it doesn't matter. This realization has fueled my love of guiding hyper-growth, data-minded technology companies on their growth journeys - whether a digital product or a technology service, I find joy in creating business and product growth strategies that drive double digit financial results and successful exits. I’ve spent 20+ years developing a deep expertise in SaaS, B2B tech, AI-infused high growth digital products and services, customer acquisition, and delivering exponential financial results both as an individual contributor and executive leader, and now as the CEO/Co-founder of Watering Hole AI. I count myself lucky to also be a first thought for global executives, founders, boards, and investors who call on me for my knowledge of cutting edge technologies, super connector personality, and atypical, outside-the-box business and product growth strategies. When it comes down to what I’m most passionate about, it revolves around human assisted AI, overseeing all aspects of P&L, advisory and independent board roles, market evaluation + product development, and all things GTM for SaaS and Professional services (Sales, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships). I’ve also been fortunate to be named ‘Connector Extraordinaire’ by Forbes, highlighted as one of the ‘Top Five Women Leaders Revamping the Future’ by CIO Times, recognized two years in a row by The Software Report as one of the 'Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS', and named to the esteemed 'Business Transformation 150' list by Constellation Research. I’ve crafted and led successful innovation-based public sector programs, launched companies, created GTM strategies and playbooks from scratch, opened global markets, and driven double digit revenue in the digital economy. Tapping into my love of connecting strong women, I’ve also created groups in DC, Boston, and NYC of intelligent, accomplished, resourceful, and supportive executive women who meet collectively to network and trade ideas (and some wine, from time to time…) Who I am, otherwise... Mom, wife, sister, lover of Bernese Mountain Dogs, an extroverted introvert, hiker, downhill skier, former science fair winner - and current science fair judge - mentor, and off the beaten path traveler (any recommendations?) AI Growth Catalyst | Co-Founder | CXO | Independent Board Director | Advisor | Author | Conference Speaker & Panelist