Jordan Wilson

'Everyday AI' Show host | AI Strategist and Consultant | Startup scaler and investor | Digital Agency Owner | Strategy > Marketing

Accelerant Agency scales small businesses by developing and executing their digital strategy. After a decade of partnering with Fortune 500s, Accelerant’s CEO wanted to bring those bring enterprise-level strategies to small businesses. 

Accelerant Agency takes the guess work out of growing online. We take a different approach: selectively seeking out ideal small business partners with enormous growth potential. We meticulously pair your online blind spots with the right digital strategy to explode your potential.

ChatGPT Strategist

- Developed and executed ChatGPT strategies, enabling businesses to scale operations and enhance customer experiences.
- Leveraged generative AI to refine software engineering practices, overseeing teams where one engineer supports the productivity of hundreds.
- Instituted AI governance measures, controlling AI usage within the workplace and mitigating risks associated with personal AI applications.
- Drove the implementation of autonomous agents, reducing the need for user prompting and enabling higher-level problem-solving capabilities.
- Championed the integration of open-source and multimodal AI models, paving the way for more sophisticated, application-centric AI solutions.

Silicon-Beach.ai

• Organized and facilitated networking events for tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors in the Silicon Beach community.
• Curated pitch sessions for AI, ML, and high-growth technology startups to connect with potential collaborators and investors.
• Established a supportive environment for sharing ideas, knowledge, and entrepreneurial journeys within the tech industry.

Founder

AdBlend

AdBlend is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency transforming how businesses connect with their audiences online. With a deep understanding of the ever-evolving digital landscape, AdBlend offers tailored marketing solutions that drive engagement, build brand loyalty, and deliver measurable results. By blending creativity, data-driven insights, and advanced technology, AdBlend crafts impactful campaigns that resonate with consumers across multiple digital channels.

Advisor

Kingfield Corporation

•	Business Strategy Development: Designed and executed comprehensive business strategies, operational plans, and company-wide procedures to drive growth and efficiency.
•	Operational Leadership: Oversaw daily operations across key functions, including Marketing, Sales, Client Services, and Finance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
•	Executive Relationship Management: Cultivated and managed high-level relationships with executives at leading financial firms to support strategic partnerships and business growth.
•	Client-Centric Strategy: Analyzed client needs and implemented strategies to exceed expectations, enhancing client satisfaction and fostering long-term loyalty across all levels of their organizations.

Chief Operating Officer - President

TIAA

•	Established Finance Team for Distribution & Marketing: Built a new Distribution & Marketing Finance team to provide strategic financial support for the Retail Financial Services division.
•	Led Regulatory Response: Directed the company’s response to a New York State Attorney General inquiry regarding advisor compensation, ensuring compliance and transparency.
•	Automated Advisor Compensation: Developed and implemented an automated system to manage compensation for approximately 1,000 advisors across 150 offices, improving accuracy and efficiency.
•	Structured Wealth Management Reporting: Created a foundational hierarchy for Wealth Management reporting, enabling more precise benchmark analysis and data-driven insights.
•	Developed Auditable Allocation Methodology: Designed a new, transparent allocation methodology across TIAA, ensuring compliance and enabling reliable financial reporting.

CFO Wealth Management

BNY Mellon

•	Client Implementation & Team Development: Led and trained the North American Client Implementation team for Asset Servicing – Alternative Investments, establishing standardized project plans, checklists, and a control-focused onboarding process.
•	Senior Management Reporting: Developed comprehensive reporting for senior management, tracking North American client launch activities and performance.
•	Process Optimization: Enhanced critical control functions, achieving a 100% success rate in client launches while tripling volume without increasing headcount.
•	Global Program Management Leadership: Built and managed a global Program Management Office team spanning Ireland, Poland, India, and multiple U.S. locations, overseeing Program/Project Management, Technology Support Services, and Business Analysis for Alternative Investment platforms.
•	Strategic Technology Initiatives: Directed the strategic roadmap for alternative investment services, resulting in the award-winning Global Risk Americas Innovative Product of the Year (2013) for Money Automation in Alternatives.

Asset Services - Alternatives Investments

Rockstarz, Inc.

•	Produced and globally distributed instructional music DVDs featuring iconic musicians teaching popular songs, enabling aspiring musicians to learn from the artists. The first release, Lessons from a Legend, features Simon Kirke of Bad Company and is distributed by Hal Leonard, available at Sam Ash, Guitar Center, Amazon.com, and various music stores worldwide.
•	Led promotional efforts for Lessons from a Legend, including Simon Kirke’s drum tour and appearances at major events like the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp and Michael J. Fox Foundation benefits.
•	Co-produced television features with A&E and VH1 to promote Lessons from a Legend, including A&E Breakfast with the Arts and VH1 - Rock Lives, showcasing Simon Kirke’s expertise and instructional product.
•	Developed and pitched multiple TV pilots to networks such as ABC, NBC, A&E, MTV, and VH1, demonstrating creative versatility and engagement with major entertainment platforms. Wrote/ presented “The Accountant” sitcom with ABC at upfronts; lost in the final round to Selma Hayek’s “Ugly Betty.”
•	Managed all facets of Rockstarz, Inc., including scriptwriting, marketing, product design, sponsorships, and talent negotiations, ensuring a cohesive and successful business operation.

President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

•	Global Operations & Platform Consolidation: Led a 70+ global, cross-functional team (technology, operations, client service) in standardizing operations, migrating 15 disparate platforms across 16 locations to a unified, strategic environment, increasing Straight-Through Processing (STP) by 12% in 2008 and 28% by 2010.
•	Offshoring & Cost Reduction: Spearheaded offshoring initiatives, transitioning 135 FTE to Mumbai and Manila, resulting in $20M in cost savings through enhanced operational efficiencies.
•	Revenue & Efficiency Growth in Global Custody: As Head of Segment Management, drove an 8% annual revenue increase and a 10% efficiency gain, implementing a single service model that reduced expenses by 40% and headcount by 75 FTE.
•	Strategic Product Development & Regulatory Engagement: As Head of Product Management for Collateral Management, collaborated with SEC, CFTC, Exchanges, and Clearing Corporations to gain regulatory approvals, growing RCCM deposits to ~$50 billion and generating over $200M annually while reducing expense ratios from 40% to 15%.
•	Market Innovation & Strategic Partnerships: Partnered with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to develop the IEF5, the largest investment earning facility offering, and participated in high-stakes client engagements with Goldman, Citi, Mitsubishi, CME, and others.
•	Business Incubation & M&A Strategy: As a founding member of the LabMorgan incubation team (e-Trust Product Greenhouse), identified acquisition targets, co-founded the ADR Max cross-booking initiative generating $100M+ annually, and created Regulatory Cash Collateral Management.

Corporate & Investment Bank

Bank of New York Mellon

•	Mergers & Acquisitions Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis to support strategic acquisition opportunities and business expansion.
•	Leadership in Product and Brand Development: Oversaw New Product Development, Marketing, and Branding teams to drive product innovation and market growth.
•	Product Innovation and Marketing: Created and launched Small Cap Custody® and BNY Portfolio Snapshot™, successfully positioning them in the market to meet client needs and enhance revenue potential.

Custody & Corporate Trust - Strategic Initiatives

American Express

Worked with the international CFO and global head of product management, analyzing new product development affinity cards such as Black, NY Knick / Rangers, and MS Card, along with expanding Membership Rewards programs and marketing plans.

•	Financial Analysis & Card Margin Analytics: Developed card margin analytics for the CCSG President, supporting insights for strategic decision-making.
•	Budget Control & Advertising Oversight: Administered advertising controls for the Consumer Card Services Group, managing a $1.3 billion budget.
•	New Card Development: Led financial planning for new card initiatives, including partnerships with Knicks/Rangers, MS, Diamond, and Membership Rewards.
•	International Performance Evaluation: Assessed International Cards, Travel, and Lending business performance, supporting regional and market CFOs with business margin analyses and unit profitability reviews.
•	Strategic Investment Management: Oversaw Strategic Quality Plan investments, creating and implementing a prioritization process to align with corporate objectives.

Finance and Marketing

Active International

International Director of Finance - International Business Development, expanded business model and opened offices in Paris, London, Mexico City, Toronto, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Budapest.

•	Oversaw global financial operations for $200 million in media assets across 19 affiliates, including 11 domestic and 8 international offices.
•	Established new offices in Canada, the UK, Mexico, and France, expanding Active International’s footprint and supporting strategic global growth.
•	Engaged with taxation authorities in multiple countries to explain barter accounting and ensure regulatory compliance, building relationships and establishing best practices in each market.

International Director of Finance

A successful leader with experience executing change to support strategic corporate initiatives. Managed key internal business relationships. Problem solver with a proven track record of optimizing technology and process improvements to drive results and foster a culture of excellence. A detail-oriented individual who can effectively listen, analyze potential risks, identify needs/issues, and influence change. Outstanding communication and critical thinking skills combined with developing long-lasting relationships. A leader with global experience, a drive for continued personal and professional advancement, and a focus on developing and empowering others through coaching and mentorship

Jason Engelhardt

🚨 OKAY THIS IS HAPPENING. 🚨

I am freaking excited to say that Silicon-Beach.ai has a BILLBOARD on I-95 announcing our January 21 Pitch Event at University of North Florida - Coggin College of Business 🤯🙌

So if you’re cruising down I-95 and see it — give me a shout!
Bonus points if you snap a picture 📸 (please pull over first — safety first!)

I’m heading over to Dennis + Ives, 1505 Dennis St, Jacksonville, FL, to see it in person and soak it all in.

Huge thank you to everyone who helped make this happen — this moment is truly a community win. 🙏
👇 To the innovation community 👇
  - Technologists.
  - Product Managers.
  - Founders.
  - Builders.
  - Dreamers.
📅 Put January 21 on your calendar
 🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM
 📍 University of North Florida

We’re showcasing 8 new innovators / founders and welcoming a brand-new panel of judges that you absolutely do not want to miss. This one is going to be special.

City of Jacksonville — let’s go. 🔥

See you on Jan 21.

#SiliconBeach #PitchEvent #JacksonvilleTech #InnovationCommunity #Founders #Startups #UNF #I95 #BuildInPublic

Martin Luytjes Caleb Garrett Julie Merten Wendi Burkhardt Gianna Severino Blake Peter M. vonDyck Lucas Wyman Sierra Calhoun-Pollard, Ph.D.  Simon Kirke Joel Stevens Tyler Husko Tristan Carrasquilla Adam Greenspan Brendan Lammond Yar Mityuk Fred Koehler William Gallo Darryl Rouse Gregory Grant Carlton Lamar Robinson, DBA Dan Glunt Michael Maszy Don Smith Ryan Smith June W Choi Gwen Griggs, JD, CEPA®

If you’re waiting for a sign…THIS. IS. IT.

Calling all innovators, investors, product wizards, tech geniuses, and marketing legends right here in City of Jacksonville

On January 21, something legendary is going down at University of North Florida - Coggin College of Business with Silicon-Beach.ai

Big ideas. Big energy. Big connections. (And yes—this is how communities are built.)
👉 Register at Silicon-Beach.ai

We can’t wait to see everyone, meet new faces, and make this event—
 wait for it…LEGENDARY.

And hey—if you see the sign?  You’d better tell us. 🕶️

At Silicon Beach, we tried something a little different this afternoon.

We brought together the innovators who are preparing to pitch at the Silicon-Beach.ai event on January 21 at Coggin Business School UNF, and held a working session focused on the art of pitching—what makes a pitch land, what makes it miss, and how to tighten the story.

You can find lists online about how to pitch.

What you can’t find online are the real-life experiences shared in the room today… and the rapid, page-turning reviews of each pitch deck in real time.

Many of you know I see around 2,500 pitches a year, so with that as the backdrop, Don Smith from Tanager Holdings joined me to provide constructive guidance and practical adjustments that can make a major difference in how a pitch is received.

A few key attributes of strong pitching:
Clarity: Can the audience understand your idea in the first 30 seconds?
Problem → Solution: Is the pain real, and is your solution unmistakably better?
Simplicity: Remove jargon. Make it easy to repeat to someone else.
Credibility: Why you and why now?
Traction: What proof do you have that this is working (or will)?
Ask: Be direct—what are you seeking and what will it unlock?

The group feedback was clear: this was an hour well spent, and the innovators walked away with actionable changes to improve their pitches and increase their chances of success.

We’re working to build the innovation community here in Jacksonville—and investing in our future.

Please make time to support the many innovation events happening across the city. 

And if you want to see what a live pitch event looks like up close…

📍 Join us January 21 at UNF for Silicon Beach
Bring a friend and get a front-row seat to a real “Shark Tank”-style pitch experience. https://lnkd.in/ePjfrBZq

Martin Luytjes Caleb Garrett Tristan Carrasquilla Adam Greenspan Tyler Husko Yar Mityuk Lucas Wyman Ryan Smith Brendan Lammond William Gallo Fred Koehler Darryl Rouse Ryan Smith Sierra Calhoun-Pollard, Ph.D. Gianna Severino Blake John Laurie, Ph.D. Julie Merten

Jacksonville just earned a Top 5 spot among the best large U.S. cities for startups — and it’s not an accident.

This is what happens when a community chooses to build together.

Across the city, we’re seeing an alignment that’s rare — founders, students, local government, and builders working in sync to create a real startup ecosystem:
🤝 Silicon-Beach.ai is creating places for founders and investors to connect and collaborate.
 🏗️ Jacksonville Innovation Hub is expanding access to space + tools for makers and entrepreneurs.
 💻 Code Alliance Incubator is growing technical talent and innovation capacity.
 🏛️ City of Jacksonville is supporting innovation through strategic partnerships.
 🎓 University of North Florida - Coggin College of Business continues to strengthen the pipeline between talent, entrepreneurship, and industry.

This is what a startup hub looks like before the rest of the country fully notices.
And if you want a front-row seat to where Jacksonville’s startup momentum is headed next — Silicon Beach’s January events are the place to plug in:
📍 Jan 14 — Open Office Hours @ Bitty & Beau’s
 Come connect, share what you’re building, and meet others in the ecosystem.
📍 Jan 21 — Silicon Beach Pitch Event @ UNF
 Founders pitching. Investors listening. Real feedback. Real connections.
📍 Jan 29 — Networking @ Cigar International
A relaxed environment to build relationships and expand your network.

Register and Join the Community here: https://lnkd.in/eWi_R8Sq

If you’re building, investing, hiring, mentoring, or looking for your next market — 

Jacksonville is ready.

Let’s keep building.
#Jacksonville #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SiliconBeach #JAX #UNF #TechEcosystem #VentureCapital #EconomicDevelopment

Silicon-Beach.ai Pitch Event | University of North Florida | University of North Florida - Coggin College of Business | City of Jacksonville 

Now is the time.
 📞 Call a few friends
 📅 Make the plan
 📝 Register
This is your chance to see the bold and brave innovators of Jacksonville take the stage.

8 companies. Yes—EIGHT.  All pitching live.

🚫 IMPORTANT: This event is BLACKED OUT from Zoom due to regulatory requirements. Translation: You have to be in the room. No replays. No streams. No excuses.

💼 Investor groups represented from:
 • New York City
 • Atlanta
 • Miami
 • San Francisco
If you’ve been waiting for a sign…HERE. IT. IS.
(Yeah—we know a guy.)

Let’s go, Jacksonville. - DUUUVAL, it’s time to show up for innovation.

🔗 Register now at Silicon-Beach.ai

Trip Stanly Summer Vyne Ryan Smith Carlton Lamar Robinson, DBA JAX Chamber, JAXUSA Partnership UNF Finance & Investment Society UNF Brooks College of Health UNF MedNexus Jacksonville University Don Smith Gianna Severino Blake Joel Stevens Bernstein Bernstein Private Wealth Management Lucas Wyman University of Florida University of Florida - Warrington College of Business  UNF Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation UNF College of Computing, Engineering & Construction (CCEC) Tristan Carrasquilla Sierra Calhoun-Pollard, Ph.D. Wendi Burkhardt Peter M. vonDyck Martin Luytjes Caleb Garrett Gregory Grant Tyler Husko Brendan Lammond William Gallo Fred Koehler Darryl Rouse Yar Mityuk Adam Greenspan

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