Jelena Ewart

Jelena Ewart is a highly experienced fintech professional and advisor with a diverse background in corporate innovation, growth strategy, venture capital, and monetization. She currently operates as an independent consultant, leveraging her extensive experience in the financial technology sector.

Professional Background

Jelena has held several notable positions throughout her career:

• Advisory Board Member at Bloom Credit1
• Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) in Fintech at 500 Startups23
• General Manager at NerdWallet, where she led the Credit & Banking and Marketplace divisions
• Board Member, Treasurer, and Chair of Finance Committee at San Francisco Federal Credit Union
• Co-founder and Partner at Upside Partners

Expertise

Jelena's areas of expertise include:

• Corporate innovation
• Growth strategy
• Venture capital
• Monetization
• Product strategy and development
• Revenue and performance management
• Partnerships and business development
• Scaling and managing cross-functional teams

Education

Jelena has a strong educational background:

• Studied Architecture at Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley
• Piano Performance at Belgrade Arts University - Music Conservatory

Additional Information

Jelena is known for her public speaking and media appearances, and she has advised numerous organizations in the fintech space, including American Express, The New York Times's Wirecutter Money, and Littlefund (now part of UNest). She is also an International Math Olympian2, which adds to her diverse skill set.

On social media, Jelena can be found on Twitter under the username @Nerd_Jelena, where she describes herself as a "Fintech, marketing, growth advisor".2