Emily Vernon is a senior brand and marketing leader who helps founders, VCs and tech-forward enterprises create enduring, differentiated value through marketing, brand, and creative.
About
Emily is a marketing leader who specializes in coaching founders on tapping into audience insights and creativity to create the most powerful connections with their users in the rapidly advancing world of AI. Emily has two decades of experience with tech companies — most recently she led brand at OpenAI with a focus on strategy, programs, campaigns, research and insights. Before OpenAI she led brand, marketing and events teams at Stripe and Google and has advised early stage startups on their positioning, messaging and communications.
Get in touch if
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You’re at a large company that needs to reimagine its offering, its brand and its message to translate to a broader, digitally native and increasingly sophisticated customer segment.
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You’re at a startup that’s in its Seed, A or B round and need fractional or short-term support on marketing, brand, or creative strategy.
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You’re at a venture firm and have a portfolio of startups that need storytelling, brand, and marketing support to fuel growth and unlock opportunities.
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You’re at an agency that needs support on brand strategy, client pitches, or translating your offerings to a corporate audience.
Previous Work
Services
Founder advising
Positioning, messaging, narrative building and storytelling
Marketing org, resource and operations
Marketing and brand strategy
Brand campaign strategy & development
Brand measurement and ROI
Research and insights
Brand management & identity development
Reputation management
Employee coaching