We’re launching a podcast! It’s called Hunger & Heart, and it’s about the intersection of wild ambition and fierce compassion.
Our ninth guest is pioneering sports technology and athlete health leader, Jennifer Langton.
Here’s the best part: we’re recording the episodes as webinars — and you’re invited to join! Reserve your spot below.
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About Jennifer Langton
Jennifer Langton is an award-winning strategic executive known for her transformative impact across industries. As Senior Vice President of Innovation and Player Health at the NFL, she pioneered the “Digital Athlete,” an AI-driven platform that revolutionizes injury prediction and prevention in sports. Her initiatives led to a strategic partnership with AWS and a $60 million Engineering Roadmap that significantly improved athlete safety, setting new standards for the industry.
Previously, Jennifer served as Vice President of Finance for Business Ventures at the NFL, where she negotiated a $1 billion NFL Apparel rights deal and developed the league’s first successful two-game series in London. As CFO for North America at Atari, she restored profitability through strategic restructuring and new licensing agreements.
An All-American lacrosse player, Jennifer’s resilience stems from personal challenges, including a career-ending injury and the loss of her mother to cancer. These experiences drive her advocacy for women in business and her original “Langton” Roadmap, which encourages individuals to embrace their uniqueness.
Jennifer holds an MBA from NYU Stern and an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, where she established the Jennifer Langton Bicentennial Scholars Fund to support young female lacrosse student-athletes. Recognized by AWS as a leader in innovation, she has received accolades for her contributions to athlete performance technology and has appeared on CNBC and FOX Business.
Now, Jennifer is committed to inspiring others through keynote speeches at prestigious events and offering advisory services that empower individuals and organizations to embrace innovation, inspire change, and lead with purpose. Her mission is to harness emerging technologies and navigate complexities, paving the way for transformative innovation in sports and beyond.
About Kaila Colbin
Kaila Colbin is founder and CEO of Boma, an organisation building a world of intentional, intelligent, courageous leaders. Boma is the creator of the Crusaders Leadership Programme™.
An award-winning leader renowned for impact, Kaila works with teams and organisations to build cultural alignment, cultivate honesty, and adapt to a rapidly changing world.
As an international keynote speaker, she has shared the stage with the likes of Bear Grylls, General Stanley McChrystal, astronaut Chris Hadfield, and Swati Mandela. Her powerful, up-to-the-minute insights and world-class delivery make her a standout favourite with any audience.
She developed TEDxChristchurch into New Zealand’s flagship TEDx event and brought Singularity University to New Zealand and Australia, supporting thousands of people to engage with exponentially accelerating technologies and their impact on humanity. Her work to champion Aotearoa New Zealand on a global stage saw her given the 2022 Kea World Class New Zealanders Friend of New Zealand award.
As a founder of the non-profit Ministry of Awesome, Kaila played a critical role in developing Christchurch’s startup ecosystem. She has extensive governance experience, and has been involved with mergers, capital raises, and company sales in the US and NZ. She trained with Brené Brown and Al Gore, and is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors and a certified Project Management Professional.
A native New Yorker, Kaila speaks English, Spanish, French and Italian. She holds a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Cornell University. Her purpose in life is to be an uplifting presence.
