Julie Welch Shenkman

Julie Welch Shenkman is an accomplished entrepreneur with diverse experience in both the jewelry and culinary industries. As the owner of Julie Shenkman Jewelry Designs since June 2007, Shenkman specializes in modern artisan jewelry featuring high-quality semi-precious gems, mixed metals, and pearls, inspired by the California coast. Additionally, Shenkman co-owns Sam's ChowderHouse and Sam's ChowderMobile, both renowned for their award-winning seafood offerings and featured in various prominent media outlets, including NBC's The Today Show. Prior to these ventures, Shenkman held significant marketing leadership roles at notable companies, including Zaplet, Snap.com, Softbank Expos/Ziff Davis, and NeXT Computers, where expertise in marketing strategy and product development was demonstrated.