Jennifer Forbes Iannolo

Jennifer Forbes Iannolo is the VP of Business Acceleration at CodeBase, and a globally recognised expert in entrepreneurship development and founder ecosystems. A tech pioneer, she co-created the world’s first food podcast channel in 2006, helping to shape early digital media. As the founder of Imperia Global, Jennifer has spent the past decade guiding women founders through growth and scale with a focus on mindset, resilience, and agility. Her private startup clients have included Grammy nominees, global pitch competition winners, and members of Forbes 30 Under 30. Her work supporting scaling founders has reached six continents, and she has shared those insights at the United Nations, Harvard University, and the U.S. Department of State. She is currently an expert reviewer for the Black*Ambition Prize, created by Pharrell Williams, and has been featured in media including Bloomberg Businessweek and the Times of India. Jennifer’s roots in Scotland run deep, as her mother was born and raised in Beauly. Now based in Aberdeen, where she was the first Entrepreneur in Residence at ONE Tech Hub, Jennifer is focused on building intelligent systems that support founder growth and long-term impact. Her work blends operational clarity with global insight, helping to strengthen Scotland’s entrepreneurial landscape with strategic depth and sustainable acceleration.