Joann Jen is a strategy consultant turned operator turned founder, now leading Topi Ventures, a venture studio dedicated to scaling innovative consumer brands in food, beverage, and wellness.

As the Co-Founder and CEO at Topi Ventures, Joann leads growth strategies for emerging consumer brands, particularly those founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs. She specializes in bringing first-in-category products to market and building scalable businesses across foodservice, retail, and digital channels.

Previously, Joann served as Chief Marketing Officer at inKind, where she grew the user base to over 1 million and led the company to a revenue run rate of $150M. She also held leadership roles at Restaurant Brands International, overseeing global customer experience across Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes.

Joann is a frequent speaker on topics including brand transformation, customer experience, innovation in CPG, and the future of foodservice. Her insights have shaped industry conversations around sustainable business growth and diversity in entrepreneurship.

In addition to her operating experience, Joann has served as an advisor to early-stage brands and venture-backed startups, guiding founders on go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and scaling operations.

She holds a deep appreciation for wabi-sabi, a philosophy that embraces imperfection, experimentation, and intentional decision-making. Her approach to business is rooted in strategic storytelling, thoughtful leadership, and a passion for building brands that create lasting impact.

Joann has a marketing and business strategy background, with experience spanning CPG, venture building, and emerging technology in consumer goods.

Interested in working together? Get in touch to explore strategic partnerships, brand growth opportunities, and venture collaborations.