Jason Topel

Jason Topel is a seasoned marketing leader currently serving as the Head of Marketing at Rize Education, focusing on integrated strategies for B2B and B2C audiences to enhance higher education accessibility and outcomes. In simultaneous roles as Principal and Head of Marketing at Octagon Strategies, Jason provides marketing leadership across various companies. Previously, Jason held the position of Vice President of the Marketing Practice at RevelOne, where partnerships with executives facilitated marketing organization scaling through critical growth phases. Earlier experience includes leading North American marketing at The Trade Desk, where significant contributions positioned the company as a leading DSP, and directing category marketing at Jet during its post-acquisition phase, achieving notable increases in customer lifetime value. Jason holds an MBA in General Management and Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BS in Operations Research & Engineering from Cornell University.