Ellen Thompson

Co-founder at Jess

Ellen Thompson is a highly experienced professional with a diverse work history. Ellen started their career in 1993 as the Founder and CEO of Know It All, a company that developed and sold computer and internet-based tests. During their time there, Know It All grew significantly and became a leading provider in the industry.

In 2000, Ellen was involved in the acquisition of Know It All by Kenexa (now part of IBM), where they held multiple roles. Ellen built a regional sales force for the company's applicant tracking system and oversaw the product development group. Ultimately, they served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy.

Following their time at Kenexa, Ellen joined Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania in 2005 as a Due Diligence Reviewer. Ellen performed due diligence reviews of start-up and early-stage IT companies for the investment committee.

In 2014, Ellen founded Results Repeat, LLC, an internet marketing company focused on website development and lead generation using SEO and paid advertising. Under their leadership, Results Repeat achieved notable recognition, including being named one of the Best Places to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal and appearing on the Inc 5000 and Philadelphia100 lists of fastest-growing privately held companies.

In 2019, Ellen co-founded Jess Analytics, a marketing analytics platform that helps business owners and marketers track important metrics and identify areas of opportunity.

Most recently, Ellen co-founded Respage in 2002, a company that develops AI-enabled technology for apartment owners and property managers to assist with marketing and leasing. Respage offers a comprehensive platform that includes lead generation, leasing automation, marketing analytics, and social media and reputation management. With over 20 years of experience, Respage has supported over 10,000 apartment communities.

Ellen Thompson's work experience showcases their expertise in various fields, including technology, marketing, and business development. Their track record of success and leadership positions their as a valuable asset in any organization they are a part of.

Ellen Thompson holds a B.S. degree in Economics with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Political Science from The Wharton School. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications, including the Facebook Certified Digital Marketing Associate from Meta in December 2021, as well as the Google Ads Display Certification and Google Ads Search Certification from Google in December 2022.

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