Jill Silva-Braga

Jill Silva-Braga is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience working closely with Fortune 500 executives to identify and resolve their key business challenges.

Currently, Jill leads a team of experts who assist technology product marketers in developing and implementing effective go-to-market strategies while enhancing their positioning and messaging.

In her previous roles, Jill served as an executive advisor, collaborating with Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and heads of Research and Development (R&D) to strategize investments and introduce innovative products and services to the market.

Her areas of expertise include new product development, portfolio management, technology roadmapping, ideation, fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving culture of innovation initiatives, and talent development based on competencies.

Jill also brings experience from her tenure as an IBM strategy consultant and a PR/marketing associate, where she played a pivotal role in devising growth strategies for companies in the technology, pharmaceutical, and financial services sectors.

Apart from her professional endeavors, Jill, along with her husband Brook, authored 'The Marriage Test: Our 40 Dates Before "I Do"', a book published by Penguin Random House in 2016. Their book and unique journey have been featured on popular shows like The Today Show, Rachel Ray Show, and NPR's The Takeaway.

Jill pursued her education at Columbia University's Columbia Business School, where she completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at UC Santa Barbara.

Throughout her career, Jill held various key positions such as Vice President and Team Manager at Gartner, Senior Director of Advisory at Gartner, Principal Executive Advisor at CEB (now Gartner), Senior Executive Advisor at CEB (now Gartner), Senior Consultant at IBM Global Business Services, MBA Intern at IBM Global Business Services, Senior Account Executive at Ruder Finn Public Relations, Public Policy Associate at American Institute of Biological Sciences, Intern at U.S. House of Representatives, and Senior Intern at U.S. Department of State.