Brent Hieggelke

Brent Hieggelke is a high-growth CMO and marketing executive who thrives in chaotic start-up and high-growth settings. With a wealth of experience in marketing turnarounds and reboots, he has spearheaded transformations for start-ups and growth-stage companies in early and emerging sectors.

As a seasoned evangelist, keynote speaker, and panelist, Brent has showcased his expertise across various media, marketing, and mobile domains. His notable role as CEO of Second Porch saw the successful establishment of the pioneering sharing economy vacation rental platform, later acquired by HomeAway in 2011 before its IPO.

Brent has curated and led panels at prestigious global events such as SXSW, Mobile World Congress, Cannes Lions, Advertising Week, and Adtech, underscoring his authority in the realms of media, start-ups, mobile technology, and advertising. Noteworthy among his contributions is the co-creation and chairing of compelling panels at SXSW Mobile Saturday, including the highly popular session 'Welcome to the era of Un-advertising' in 2015.

His insights and perspectives have been sought after by renowned publications like the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Advertising Age, and numerous other media outlets, cementing his influence and thought leadership in the marketing landscape.

Brent pursued his education at Joliet West High School and furthered his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Chicago. Currently, he holds the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at CrowdStreet, driving strategic marketing initiatives for the organization.