Jen Quinlan

Jen Quinlan is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in the tech industry. Quinlan is a product coach, startup survivor, marketer, and strategist with 17 years of experience in digital, software, and hardware. Her impressive career journey ranges from working in smart home devices, IoT cameras, drones, RC hobbyist, wearable tech, connected fitness, non-profits, and semiconductor companies. She is currently the Site Director for Cargill Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC). Quinlan is a versatile leader who has built innovation-focused teams at startups, digital agencies, and global corporations. She helps people achieve their career potential, tackle tough problems, and get hard work done well. She also embraces change, speaks with candor, stays curious, and builds things that matter.

Quinlan's impressive education and organizational background are also noteworthy. Having studied Business and Marketing at University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, she has also held executive positions at Mutual Mobile, Springbox, Fishbone Marketing, and Resolution Media. She served on the executive team and ran a 15-person department. Additionally, Jen was the founding team and VP of Marketing at wearable tech startup Rithmio, holding multiple roles ranging from strategy, marketing, sales, partnerships, UX, creative direction, brand management, PR, product management, project management, recruiting, and operations.