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Jennifer Farver
Co-CEO at 8th Light
Jennifer Farver is a technology leader with a background in high-growth startups. She has a diverse professional history that includes roles as Co-CEO at 8th Light, CTO at Lightstream and Popular Pays, and Vice President of Engineering at Civis Analytics. Jennifer has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Data Analytics at Kellogg School of Management, and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia.
Jennifer is a late bloomer who has transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to a prominent figure in the Chicago tech community. Her educational background includes a PhD in Civil Engineering/Transportation/Algorithms, an MS in Transportation, and a BS in Civil Engineering and City/Regional Planning. She studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California, Berkeley.
With a passion for building software that resonates with users, making data analytics practical, cultivating exceptional teams, and fostering a thriving tech ecosystem in Chicago, Jennifer Farver has demonstrated a commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the technology sector. She is also an occasional speaker on technology leadership and has been an advisor at Super.tech.
