Ian Murphy

Ian Murphy has a diverse work experience in communications and public relations. Ian started their career as the Director of Media Relations at Federal City Communications, managing aerospace and government clients. During their time there, they were promoted to the role of Director of Media Relations and successfully handled external relations for clients such as SpaceX and X PRIZE Foundation.

Ian then moved on to become the Director of Communications at USC Stevens Center for Innovation, where they created strategic communications, marketing, and media relations plans to promote early stage technologies emerging from a research program at the University of Southern California. Ian also organized events and conferences to attract potential investors and industry leaders.

After that, Ian served as the Director of Communications at X PRIZE Foundation, where they played a crucial role in building the organization's communications and public relations infrastructure. Ian generated extensive media coverage for the foundation's initiatives, including the launch of the first privately funded manned spaceship. Ian also announced the largest medical prize in history, the Archon X PRIZE for Genomics.

Ian later joined TEDxVeniceBeach as the Executive Producer, organizing independently licensed TED events in Venice Beach, CA. Ian was responsible for curating and managing the talks featured at the events.

Most recently, Ian worked as the CEO of Exponential PR, a company that combines traditional public relations principles with innovative, data-driven technology. Under their leadership, the agency consistently delivered outstanding results for clients and fostered meaningful connections.

In 2015, Ian also took on the role of Outreach Director at Skild, where they provided tools and expertise to execute successful challenge experiences. Ian empowered clients to plan and produce transformative Innovation Challenge programs through a refined platform and ecosystem of services.

Overall, Ian Murphy has a strong background in communications and public relations, with experience in both the private and nonprofit sectors. Ian has been successful in developing and implementing strategies to promote and enhance the brands and initiatives of the organizations they have worked with.

Ian Murphy attended Denison University from 1996 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics.