Jessica Billingsley

Jessica Billingsley is a prominent figure in the tech and cannabis industries, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Akerna, a leading cannabis ancillary company.

In 2019, Jessica made history by being the first CEO of a cannabis ancillary company to be listed on Nasdaq, with her leadership role at Akerna.

Jessica's journey began in 2010 when she co-founded MJ Freeway and held various positions including President and CEO until its acquisition by MTech to establish Akerna.

Recognized for her entrepreneurial prowess, Jessica was named one of Fortune's Most Promising Female Entrepreneurs in 2015, Inc. Magazine's 100 Female Founders in 2018, and featured in Entrepreneur's list of 100 Powerful Women in 2019.

With a background in Communications and Computer Science from the University of Georgia, Jessica also founded Zoco, a tech services firm, showcasing her expertise in technology and systems with a focus on rapidly growing businesses.

Her 20 years of experience attest to her proficiency in scaling businesses efficiently, cementing her reputation as a respected executive in the realms of technology and cannabis.