MEET jameela
Jameela Jackson is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, event producer, speaker, host, and single mother making moves in Media, Entertainment, and Culture. She grew up in Pasadena, CA and continues to expand her successful career in the entertainment industry, with an impressive body of work consisting of high-profile Marketing & Publicity campaigns and events for iconic brands including Disney, Hulu, FOX, Sony, BMW, Toyota, and more; as well as private events for celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Russell Simmons, Nick Cannon, Chris Brown, and Trevor Ariza, to name a few.
As the former Director of Startup Grind Hollywood powered by Google, Jameela launched the Hollywood chapter to help bridge the gap between entertainment and technology startup communities. She also coached early-stage startups and founders, connecting them with investors and providing resources for aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives.
Jameela was also spotlighted in Forbes during her time with Startup Grind for building impactful partnerships, in addition to curating & moderating some of the community’s most engaging conversations with influential thought-leaders, investors, and business leaders.
Earlier on, she worked in artist development in the music industry, before her role as personal assistant to singer/songwriter Robin Thicke and actress Paula Patton.