Blake Jennelle

Blake Jennelle is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership, growth, and technology. Currently serving as an Executive Coach and Advisor at DuckDuckGo, Blake has played a pivotal role in the company since its inception and continues to mentor key leaders. Blake's prior roles include SVP of Growth and Operations, VP of Growth, and various senior positions at DuckDuckGo, as well as serving as CTO at 645 Ventures, where contributions included leading engineering and product teams for an early-stage VC firm managing over $550 million. As a co-founder of Instinct, Blake developed an innovative guitar learning platform, and as the founder of MyDunkTank and Philly Startup Leaders, Blake fostered community-engaged initiatives. Additionally, Blake held the position of Head of Marketing at Ticketleap, significantly enhancing the company's marketing strategy. Blake holds a B.A. in Social Studies from Harvard University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.