EJ Consulting

Speaking

Real stories from 30,000+ hours of building and leading B2B SaaS. I speak about leading as a woman in technology, putting AI to work without stalling growth, and how fractional leadership can transform a company without the plunge into a full-time hire.

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An operator, not a theorist

I co-founded Expion in 2009, served as Chief Product Officer through two acquisitions, and helped bring three technologies together into one platform. Today I lead a bench of senior women operators who embed with growth-stage SaaS companies.

That’s what I bring to a stage: stories from inside the room, honest lessons about what worked and what didn’t, and practical takeaways your audience can use on Monday morning.

Erica Jenkins speaking on stage to a full conference room
Erica on stage at a Sysomos event.

Talks

Each talk can run as a keynote, a workshop, a fireside chat or a panel, and is tailored to your audience.

Fractional leadership

Fractional in Title, Full Time on Impact

How senior fractional leaders transform a company without the cost, risk and long ramp of a full-time executive hire. Drawn from engagements that average two and a half years, and from serving as interim president during a CEO change.

Great for: CEOs and founders, boards and investors, HR and people leaders

  • When a fractional leader is the right call, and when it isn’t
  • How to set clear goals and a timeframe so the focus stays on outcomes, not hours
  • How a fractional executive ramps in weeks, not months
AI transformation

AI Is a Thinking Partner, Not a Plug-In

Why AI layered on top of silos just gets you to confusion faster, and what changes when teams use it to challenge their thinking. Real examples include competitive research in two hours instead of months, and one-minute product visualizations that replaced hours of meetings.

Great for: SaaS and technology conferences, executive teams, product and go-to-market leaders

  • Where AI creates real customer value, and where it doesn’t
  • How to get product, sales and engineering aligned before adding AI
  • Practical ways teams can use AI as a partner, starting this week
Women in technology

Been There, Built That: Leading as a Woman in Tech

From co-founding a SaaS company to leading product through acquisitions, to building a bench of senior women operators. An honest look at earning a seat at the executive table, and making room for the women coming next.

Great for: women in tech events, employee resource groups, HR and leadership development programs

  • Lessons from founding, scaling and selling technology companies
  • Leading through change, from acquisitions to a CEO transition
  • How to build and sponsor a bench of women leaders

Formats

Keynotes, workshops, fireside chats, panels and podcast interviews. In person or virtual.

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and available to travel across North America and Europe. Speaking fees and travel are discussed once we know the format and audience. Podcast invitations are always welcome.

Speaker bio

Erica Jenkins is a fractional product executive for martech and big data SaaS companies, with more than 30,000 hours of hands-on product and go-to-market leadership. She co-founded Expion, served as Chief Product Officer at Sysomos and Crayon, and led a product division at Meltwater, spanning two acquisitions and an IPO. Through Erica Jenkins Consulting, she and a bench of senior women operators help growth-stage SaaS companies fix product, go-to-market and AI execution. She is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Event organizers are welcome to use this bio. A headshot is available on request.

Frequently asked questions

What does Erica Jenkins speak about?

Fractional leadership as an alternative to full-time executive hires, AI transformation for SaaS and technology teams, and leading as a woman in technology.

Does Erica travel for speaking engagements?

Yes. Erica is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and travels across North America and Europe for keynotes, workshops and panels. Virtual sessions are also available.

Is Erica available for podcasts?

Yes. Podcast invitations on fractional leadership, AI transformation, SaaS growth and women in technology are always welcome.

How do I book Erica to speak?

Send the details of your event through the form on this page. Fees, travel and format are discussed once we know your audience and goals.

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Tell me a little about your event or show, and I’ll get back to you within two business days.