Jennifer Brandel
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Jennifer Brandel is the CEO and Co-founder of Hearken, an innovative company that revolutionizes journalism by fostering deeper engagement between newsrooms and their communities before publication. By implementing Hearken's unique public-powered model, Brandel has transformed how stories are discovered and told, emphasizing the value of listening and respectful attention to every voice in the community.
Under her leadership, Hearken has not only flourished as a portfolio company of Matter VC but also garnered significant acclaim, winning "Best Bootstrap Company" at SXSW in 2016 and securing a victory at the New Media Alliance Accelerator in 2017. Brandel's pioneering work has been supported by major organizations including the Knight Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the MacArthur Foundation, highlighting her influential role in reshaping media practices.
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