TEAM
JEREMIAH OWYANG
Founder
Jeremiah helped major companies navigate the first phase of sharing, called social media. He’s committed to helping companies through the second phase of sharing, as people share and create the physical world around them. Over the course of his career, Jeremiah has identified big trends before they happen, and helped major companies through the transition.
Read his full bio here.
Founding partner and research director at Altimeter Group, currently on board of advisors. Former Forrester Analyst covering social computing for the interactive marketer. Global Web Marketing at Hitachi Data Systems, where he launched the social media program Jeremiah has been advising and influencing business leaders globally. Is a professional speaker and keynotes business conferences around the globe. Is widely read. His online publications often receive over 100k views from his blog, Web Strategy Is frequently quoted in publications and media, such as WSJ, NYT, USAToday and more. Is socially available on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+
Quick facts about Jeremiah:
Former Jazz Piano performer, also once played trombone professionally at the SF Fillmore. At his wedding reception, he and his bride performed both a Salsa and Rumba routine.
JULIE VIOLA
Operations Manager
Julie covers all-things operations at Catalyst Companies; from finance and HR to event management and logistics. She had the pleasure of working with Jeremiah for four years at Altimeter Group as their HR manager. Her experience as a senior executive assistant has provided her with a unique set of problem solving skills. Her professional background also includes zoning and planning at the municipal level. As a transplant to the Bay Area from the East Coast, Julie takes advantage of the perfect weather to hike everywhere from Los Gatos to Lake Tahoe.
Quick facts about Julie:
She has never eaten a Big Mac or a Whopper. One of her close friends was a kindergarten classmate. She played Sharks/Minnows with a world superbike champion.
Jaimy Szymanski
Research Contractor
Jaimy is a digital experience analyst, providing research consulting services to Catalyst Companies. Working as an independent advisor, she explores how organizations adapt core digital strategies to reach the new “connected customer.” With a background in research and analysis, marketing, and social media consulting, Jaimy’s career is driven by the desire to further the evolution of companies adapting to digital disruption. Jaimy and Jeremiah worked together at Altimeter Group, where Jeremiah was the Research Director.
Board of Advisors
SCOTT MONTY
Keynote Speaker and Strategic Communications Consultant, Scott Monty StrategiesFRED NEIL
Founding Member, Home Depot,now President, Spectrum Management Associates