Amanda Coolong

Amanda Coolong is an award-winning digital media strategist, professional host, and organizational communication consultant known for her expertise in storytelling informed by neuroscience.

Her career began in traditional agency settings where she managed tech startups and global campaigns for enterprise B2B clients before branching out to develop go-to-market strategies for early stage tech entrepreneurs and accelerator programs.

Amanda co-founded TechZulu, a prominent video blog covering major tech events and the SoCal tech ecosystem, where she served as the main host. She also hosted This Week in Cloud Computing, a live video show and podcast, gaining a specialization in cloud computing and consulting for major brands like Brocade, HPE, and Cisco.

Amanda is a popular emcee, panel moderator, and host at events such as CES, SXSW, and Microsoft Ignite, known for her engaging style. She has also been actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion through initiatives like the Women in Technology International Summit and leading women's programs at IBM.

Today, Amanda focuses on omnichannel marketing strategies, collaborating with product, development, sales, and marketing teams to enhance awareness and drive product demand.

Amanda's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Organizational Communication from Emerson College.

Her notable positions include Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Faction, Chief Content Officer and Board Co-Chair at WITI, Head of Worldwide Women's Initiatives at IBM Cloud Ecosystem Developers & Startups, and Founder of Context & Narrative.