Jen Verriere is the founder and managing consultant at Paper Crane Consulting. 

 

Jen is a seasoned business development and strategic partnerships leader with 15+ years of experience and demonstrated success leading growth-generating commercial partnerships for the tech and media industries. Her expertise includes partnership strategy development, complex deal negotiation, business affairs, and relationship management. Jen is a easoned deal-maker with expertise spanning brand IP licensing, data licensing, content acquisition and distribution, brand and marketing partnerships, and SaaS licensing. Her industry experience includes consumer products, smart TV data, AdTech, digital content distribution, and gaming. Jen is a multi-disciplinary leader at the intersection of growth strategy, relationship development, deal negotiation, and business affairs.

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Prior to founding Paper Crane Consulting, Jen worked in business development, licensing, and legal roles ranging from global companies including CBS Interactive and LeapFrog to tech startups.  Jen brings a unique perspective to partnerships with her ability to develop partnership strategies, negotiate complex agreements, and manage relationships. 

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Jen holds dual B.A. degrees in economics/international area studies and political science from UCLA and a J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law.  Jen was the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship in Japan from the U.S. Department of State where she conducted research on U.S.-Japan international trade policy negotiations.  

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In addition to running her consulting practice, Jen serves as the Advisory Board Chair of a non-profit organization focused on advancing educational innovation for elementary school students.