Jason C. Mayden

Jason C. Mayden is a prominent designer and innovator who has made significant contributions to the world of sports footwear and technology. With over 13 years of experience at Nike, he served as the Senior Global Design Director for the Brand Jordan and the Director of Innovation for Nike's Digital Sports division. He played a vital role in creating innovative products for the NBA, NFL, and MLB while working with other major clients like Disney, Google, Spotify, ESPN, and Andressen Horwitz.

Mayden left Nike in 2014 to pursue his passion for social innovation and became a d.Fellow at Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. There, he created and launched Super Heroic, a children's entertainment company that aims to encourage imaginative play. His work at Super Heroic earned him several awards, including the Fast Company Innovation by Design Award.

Currently, Mayden serves as the CEO of Trillicon Valley and the interim President of Fear of God Athletics, a collaboration between Fear of God and Adidas. He has also served on advisory boards for Uptake, VSCO, StreetCode Academy, and the College for Creative Studies. Apart from his work in the design industry, Mayden takes an active interest in social welfare and is an engagement partner for Silicon Valley's Kapor Center for Social Impact.

Throughout his career, Mayden has demonstrated expertise in design, innovation, social impact, business management, and brand strategy. He is an accomplished speaker and has shared his insights on these topics at various conferences and events.