I'm Jenny Tacka, a growth-focused marketing leader with 17+ years driving growth for startups and mid-market companies. I build brands, grow communities, and deliver results across B2B and B2C, from GTM strategies to digital marketing and storytelling. I focus on what works and make it sticky. I'm passionate about creating people-first campaigns that spark real engagement and resonate with today's modern consumer. I've led marketing at multiple organizations, built in-house teams, and secured partnerships to scale multi-channel growth. I love turning insights into scalable strategies, mentoring rising talent, and communicating a clear, customer-centric story that drives revenue and retention.

Jenny Tacka

I'm Jenny Tacka, a growth-focused marketing leader with 17+ years driving growth for startups and mid-market companies. I build brands, grow communities, and deliver results across B2B and B2C, from GTM strategies to digital marketing and storytelling. I focus on what works and make it sticky. I'm passionate about creating people-first campaigns that spark real engagement and resonate with today's modern consumer. I've led marketing at multiple organizations, built in-house teams, and secured partnerships to scale multi-channel growth. I love turning insights into scalable strategies, mentoring rising talent, and communicating a clear, customer-centric story that drives revenue and retention.

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I’m Jenny Tacka, a growth-focused marketing leader with 17+ years driving growth for startups and mid-market companies. I build brands, grow communities, and deliver results across B2B and B2C, from GTM strategies to digital marketing and storytelling. I focus on what works and make it sticky. I’m passionate about creating people-first campaigns that spark real engagement and resonate with today’s modern consumer.

I’ve led marketing at multiple organizations, built in-house teams, and secured partnerships to scale multi-channel growth. I love turning insights into scalable strategies, mentoring rising talent, and communicating a clear, customer-centric story that drives revenue and retention.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Marketing at Monumentum Worldwide
January 1, 2007 - February 1, 2009
Managed a $5.4M trade show program, driving high-ROI experiential marketing strategies. Developed strategy, calendar, and sponsorship model for 250 events, supporting AmEx’s small business vertical. Expanded trade show presence from 42 to 250 events in 2 years. Coordinated creative assets, email campaigns, giveaways, and customer incentives to boost engagement. Led promotional campaigns for the launch of the American Express Open Card, securing 30+ sponsorship across 20 events.
Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Self-employed / Miami-based media platform
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2019
Founded a top-ranked food and lifestyle platform; built a team of content contributors and brand ambassadors; established a leading voice in the hospitality and tourism industries; featured in Miami Magazine, Ocean Drive, and other outlets.
Co-Founder & Board Member at Growing Women Entrepreneurs Network
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Built a thriving community of 150+ high-growth female founders in the Southeast; created an exclusive Slack channel for founders to connect and support each other; mentored founders and funded initiatives; hosted monthly events to bring together founders, investors, and ecosystem partners to drive growth.
Seed The South Capital Summit Director at Seed The South Capital Summit, Charlotte, NC
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Directed Charlotte’s inaugural VC summit, bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem allies. Managed event logistics, sponsorships, and speaker curation for a high-impact experience.

Education

Bachelor of Administration at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet