Jess Wilson is a globally recognised tech entrepreneur, keynote speaker and thought leader on innovation, emerging technology, and women’s leadership. Her work sits at the intersection of technology, innovation and leadership - equipping organisations and teams to navigate what’s next.
A repeat founder, Jess launched her first company at 16 and her second at 22, scaling it into 130 countries before being selected as a grand finalist on China’s hit entrepreneurship show The Next Unicorn - broadcast to 15 million viewers per episode.
Today, she is the co-founder of Waves Tech Ventures and Women Making Waves an emerging tech venture advancing women’s rights law reform across Australia and the U.S., in partnership with global brands including Google, Airbnb, TikTok, Speedo, and The Chopra Foundation.
Jess also most recently has been appointed a Contributor for Forbes Australia, where she shares on innovation, technology, and women’s leadership - further cementing her role as an influential voice shaping the future of work and gender equity.
She has worked with Fortune 500 companies and leading global brands including Lenovo, Google, Airbnb, EY, PwC, Accenture, KPMG, Commonwealth Bank, TikTok and Workato - helping organisations navigate innovation, adapt to AI, and engage the next generation of leaders.
A sought-after keynote speaker and event MC, Jess has spoken at flagship events throughout Australia and at select international engagements. She has opened national tours for Tony Robbins, Tom Bilyeu, Deepak Chopra and Richard Branson, and has interviewed icons including Sir Richard Branson, the CTO of Microsoft, Robert Kiyosaki and All Blacks legend Dan Carter to name a few.
Her work has been recognised globally. Forbes named her one of 1,000 entrepreneurs under 30 to change the world in the next 50 years, and she has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The Australian, The AFR, HuffPost, CNN, and Virgin to name a few. She is a three-time member of SmartCompany’s 30 Under 30.
Jess speaks on Innovation & AI, Women in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and the future of business - bringing a unique mix of lived experience, technological insight, and leadership depth to every stage.
Talking Points
Women in Leadership
Available for: Keynote / Panel discussionWomen in Leadership
Jess imparts key learnings from a mindset and
tactical skill perspective for aspiring women
entrepreneurs, interprepreneurs and leadership teams.
Emerging Technology, AI and Innovation
Available for: Keynote / Panel discussion /Emerging Technology, AI and Innovation
Boardroom briefing
A look into what new waves of technology look like and how we have experienced throughout history, understanding experiential curves and discussions around AI.
Gender Equality + Disruption
Available for: Keynote / Panel discussionGender Equality + Disruption
A look into gender equality and disruption and
innovation towards creating a more equitable world.
The Entrepreneurs Journey
Available for: Keynote / Panel discussion / MCThe Entrepreneurs Journey
This is Jess's most booked keynote and what she toured the country with Tony Robbins speaking on. The journey of an entrepreneur from the age of 16 from a mindset, story telling and tactical skill perspective.
MC
Available for: MC rolesMC
Jess is a sought after MC who brings a grounded presence and high energy throughout events from 100pax - 4,000pax.
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Co-founder Women Making Waves & Founder Stashd
Jess is an exceptional MC and keynote speaker who brings outstanding energy, professionalism, and engagement to every event. She regularly hosts our events for audiences of 3,000+ and has i ... keep reading Success Resources
Jess was excellent. She was warm, engaging and inspiring with so many great takeaways! We would thoroughly recommend her.
I highly recommend Jessica as an expert in women leadership, innovation and tech.
We are incredibly grateful for the energy and wisdom you brought to our conference and look forward to the extraordinary changes you will continue to inspire in the world. From understanding our brief, to being open with your time in the speaker briefing and discussions to your incredible presentation, you were fantastic to work with and we were thrilled to have you as part of our conference and look forward to many more interactions with you in the future. Personally, I may have only been in your presence a couple of times – but I appreciate the ease and companionship I feel when we catch up. As a more mature woman who mentors many a younger woman, I feel that you mentor me. Thank you for your generosity of spirit.
A huge thank you for emceeing QuestX. You brought so much warmth, energy, and professionalism to the night, and it made such a positive impact to the flow and feel of the event. We couldn’t have asked for a better host to guide the room.
It was truly inspiring to hear Jess share her journey. She delivered a fantastic keynote on innovation and women in tech, and the feedback was phenomenal, many participants said it was one of the very best sessions of our Women in Tech program. Blending the latest insights with her personal experiences, Jess brought fresh perspectives and practical suggestions that deeply resonated, especially with women in technology and entrepreneurship. I’d definitely recommend her as a speaker, she brings energy, authenticity, and inspiration that leave a lasting impact on her audience.
