JENNIFER SULLIVAN
Marketing, Consultant, and Public Speaker in Los Angeles, California
Jennifer Sullivan, a futurist and music industry trailblazer, has made a career out of her ability to anticipate trends in pop culture and emerging technologies. With expertise spanning music, art, fashion, technology, consumer products, and retail sectors, she has established a diverse network of connections.
As president of LA-based innovation firm memBrain since 2010, Jennifer has advised global brands (including Intel, ASUS, Logitech, Hasbro, and McDonald’s) along with numerous mid-sized technology and lifestyle brands, and renowned creators such as will.i.am, Demi Lovato, Gal Gadot, and Annie Leibovitz. Jennifer's team at memBrain has produced events for prestigious conferences worldwide, including CES, Cannes Lions, and SXSW, and has been responsible for TEDxHollywood since 2013.
A passionate advocate for emerging musical talent, Jennifer serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the monthly music magazine "The STORM Report" which provides early warning radar for artists on the rise. Her dedication to the music industry earned her the T.J. Martell Foundation's ‘Women of Influence’ Award in 2016, recognizing her work in connecting talent with brands for sync licensing, endorsements, and sponsorships.
As a sought-after speaker at global conferences, Jennifer shares her expertise on music technology, brand partnerships, personal branding, and the power of persistence. In her talk titled "Frictionology" at the inaugural TEDxChapmanU event, she examined the risks faced by companies unable to adapt to the evolving landscapes of consumer-centric marketing and emerging technologies - using the music industry as a cautionary tale.
Actively involved in mentorship programs and industry foundations, Jennifer serves as a mentor in Women in Toys, Entertainment, and Licensing (WIT) and Women in Technology and holds a position on the Leadership Board of the T.J. Martell Foundation.