Former Chief Marketing Officer At Eventbrite, Vice-President Of Marketing For Amazon & Recognised as a Power 50 Marketing Executive by Advertising Age
Jaleh Bisharat’s Biography:
Jaleh Bisharat is one of Silicon Valley’s most respected marketing and business leaders, having served as Chief Marketing Officer at Eventbrite and Vice President of Marketing at Amazon.com. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, she has helped scale some of the world’s most recognisable technology companies during periods of rapid growth. Having held senior leadership positions at Amazon, OpenTable, Upwork, Jawbone and Eventbrite, Jaleh brings first-hand insight into innovation, leadership and business transformation. As a keynote speaker, she shares practical lessons on high-growth businesses, future-focused leadership, marketing strategy and empowering women to succeed in demanding executive careers.
Jaleh began her career after earning an AB from Harvard-Radcliffe before completing an MBA at Harvard Business School. Her early leadership roles included Senior Vice President of Marketing at PointCast before joining Accept.com as Vice President of Marketing in 1998. Following Amazon’s acquisition of Accept.com in 1999, she was promoted to Vice President of Marketing at Amazon, where she helped shape the company’s rapid expansion. She later held executive marketing positions at OpenTable, Jawbone, Upwork and Eventbrite before co-founding beauty technology company NakedPoppy, where she became CEO and championed innovation and entrepreneurship.
Alongside her executive career, Jaleh has been recognised as a Power 50 Marketing Executive by Advertising Age and received the Advertising Marketing 100 Award. Her expertise has been featured in Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, HuffPost and VentureBeat through thought leadership articles covering leadership, marketing and the future of work. She has also served on the boards of Wealthfront, Skillshare, Novi Connect, OpenTable and several high-growth technology businesses, advising organisations through periods of significant change and expansion.
Beyond business leadership, Jaleh is a passionate advocate for women in the workplace, mentoring aspiring leaders and speaking openly about overcoming sexism, balancing career ambitions with family life and building inclusive organisations. Her engaging, experience-led presentations combine strategic insight with practical advice, making her a sought-after speaker for leadership, marketing, entrepreneurship and diversity events worldwide.
Why Hire Jaleh Bisharat?
Jaleh Bisharat delivers practical, experience-driven keynotes drawn from decades of scaling global technology companies and leading high-performing teams. Speaking on leadership, innovation, marketing strategy and the future of work, she equips audiences with actionable frameworks that can be implemented immediately. Her keynote presentations, including How to 10x Your Success: 7 Lessons in Leadership, Talent in the Sharing Economy and The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People in the Future of Work, inspire organisations to embrace change, develop resilient leaders and create inclusive, high-performance workplace cultures.
Jaleh Bisharat’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Jaleh Bisharat’s remarkable career:
- 2021 – Appointed Board Member at Wealthfront, providing strategic guidance to the financial technology company.
- 2020 – Joined the Board of Skillshare, supporting one of the world’s leading online learning platforms.
- 2019 – Co-founded Novi Connect and became a Board Member, helping develop innovative networking solutions.
- 2017 – Co-founded NakedPoppy and became Chief Executive Officer, combining technology and beauty retail innovation.
- 2015 – Appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Eventbrite, leading global marketing strategy for the events platform.
- 2011 – Became Senior Vice President of Marketing at Upwork, helping grow one of the leading freelance marketplaces.
- 2009 – Served as Interim Vice President of Marketing at Jawbone during a key period of business development.
- 2000 – Appointed Vice President of Marketing at OpenTable, contributing to the company’s rapid market growth.
- 1999 – Promoted to Vice President of Marketing at Amazon following its acquisition of Accept.com.
- 1998 – Joined Accept.com as Vice President of Marketing, playing a key role in the company’s growth.
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Testimonials
“Jaleh Bisharat delivered an exceptional keynote that perfectly combined strategic business insight with genuine authenticity. Drawing on decades of experience leading some of the world’s most innovative technology companies, she shared practical lessons on leadership, marketing and innovation that resonated with every member of the audience. Her engaging storytelling, thoughtful perspective on overcoming challenges and empowering approach to leadership left delegates feeling inspired and equipped with actionable ideas. Jaleh is an outstanding speaker who brings credibility, warmth and real-world expertise to every event.” – David Simms
Speaking Topics
Jaleh Bisharat’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Business Management
How Much Does Jaleh Bisharat Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Jaleh Bisharat?
Jaleh Bisharat’s speaking fees typically reflect their exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.
