Marie Roker-Jones 's Linkedin Analytics

Imagine turning your quietest team members into your strongest leaders. That's where I come in. With unique tools and insights, I empower introverted professionals to lead and innovate, transforming your team's dynamic and your product's impact. I'm an experienced entrepreneur, advisor, and community builder dedicated to driving social change through technology DEIBA, and innovation. I believe technology has the power to drive transformative social change when built responsibly and inclusively. My experiences as a military spouse, DEI advocate, editor, and founder fuel my passion for social impact. I'm committed to connecting people, capital, and ideas to shape the future of technology for the greater good. As co-founder of impact startups OweYaa and Essteem/Equalithons, I sharpened my skills in strategic growth, fundraising, and scaling operations. At OweYaa, I led funding rounds securing over $2M from angel investors, propelling our valuation to $3.2M in 2 years. At Essteem, I forged partnerships with industry giants like Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and Code for America, cementing our ventures as leaders in the socially conscious tech space. I'm also passionate about cultivating communities. I founded a network of over 25K startup professionals that's grown at a steady 10% monthly rate through targeted outreach and inclusive programming. This community has led to high-profile collaborations with companies like Clorox, Wells Fargo, and Venmo and acceptance into selective accelerators like NYU Veterans Future Lab and LVMH's La Maison des Startups. Beyond the startup ecosystem, I led initiatives to enact positive societal change. As founding director of Compassionate NYC, I design workshops and facilitate courageous conversations on addressing implicit biases and dismantling systemic barriers. Currently, as the CEO of Curious Culture, I advise founders on strategies for inclusive innovation, go-to-market positioning, fundraising, and measuring impact. I also started Curious Introverts to create tools and training to help overlooked introverted professionals amplify their leadership skills. Let's explore how my network and expertise can help propel your organization forward. Please don't hesitate to reach out!