Jennifer Kelly

“It is an immense privilege to write a recommendation for Jen, an incredibly formative manager that helped me grow so much. Her leadership style is defined by her profound empathy and unparalleled talent for connecting with others. She has a unique ability to make every individual feel valued and understood, unlocking the full potential of everyone she works with. I have never worked with anyone that cares so deeply about supporting those that she works with. Jen's influence at Spotify was transformative and far-reaching. She defined the Backstage culture, not only for the marketing team, but also for the engineering product, and sales teams. Jen was synonymous for many with Backstage. On the marketing team, she built a highly successful team that was incredible. We were cohesive and incredibly collaborative with one another. Together, we tackled complex projects and had fun in the process. Jen's deep care for her employees is evident in the tremendous growth I experienced under her guidance. Her mentorship and support were instrumental in my professional development, fostering a culture that drives, inspires, and empowers the team to achieve more than they ever thought possible. I am so grateful that I had Jen as a mentor and manager while I was at Spotify. One of Jen's most remarkable talents is her ability for storytelling and creativity. She has an unparalleled knack for writing compelling narratives about B2B software tools, making even the most complex products accessible and engaging. To me, Jen epitomizes what every leader should strive to be. Her energy, passion, and ability to lead by example are truly inspirational. Jen is an incredibly intelligent, hard-working, and authentic individual. Her presence brings joy and energy to any room she is in. Jen has had a profound impact on my career and the careers of many others fortunate enough to work with her. She is not only a brilliant marketing and branding leader but also a genuinely kind and inspiring human being. I wholeheartedly recommend Jen and am confident that she will continue to elevate and inspire those around her in any future endeavor.”

“It is impossible to overstate Jen’s impact as a marketing and branding leader. I had the absolute honor to work for Jen at Spotify as we launched and commercialized a net new B2B software business from scratch. Jen not only played a key role in building this brand and successfully bringing the product to market, she also built and empowered a team around her to divide and conquer. She has an innate ability to collaborate cross-functionally optimizing to deliver fresh ideas while successfully positioning even the most complex of products. Beyond being an expert in her craft, Jen fosters a culture that supports drives and inspires her team to achieve more than they ever thought possible. Jen is the type of leader who elevates everyone around her and empowers people to do their best work. While Jen’s energy, passion and ability to lead by example truly shine, she is incredibly intelligent, hard-working and completely enthralled by hard problems. To me, Jen is a true example of what every leader should strive to be. It goes without saying that Jen has had a profound impact on me and my career and likely everyone who has been lucky enough to work with, for or around her. All glowing professional feedback aside, Jen is a fantastically authentic and kind human being and one that brings joy and energy to any room she is in.”