Joel Hansen

Joel Hansen is a recognized expert in personal branding and LinkedIn strategy, actively teaching CEOs, consultants, and entrepreneurs how to build their online presence, enhance storytelling, and engage with their ideal audience. He instructs a LinkedIn Masterclass on Maven, focusing on profile optimization, algorithm leverage, content creation, and effective outreach. joelhansen+2

As the Head of Marketing for LOI Venture, Joel plays a crucial role in supporting young founders. He is instrumental in fundraising, community building, and managing marketing campaigns for the $20M pre-seed fund which backs entrepreneurs under 30 in the League of Innovators Accelerator Program. He has successfully executed large-scale events, including a demo day that generated $5 million in investor interest, and aims to scale LOI to support 10,000 founders in the coming years. loi+2

Joel is a seasoned public speaker, having delivered two TEDx talks on social media and storytelling ('How being unqualified can be your secret weapon creating impact' and '3 Ways We Can Bring Humanity Back to Social Media'). He has spoken at over 50 events for organizations including Microsoft, UBC, and LinkedIn HQ, earning recognition as one of Vancouver's Top Tech Influencers. joelhansen

He is the author of the 'Personal Brand Brief', a weekly newsletter dedicated to guiding individuals in developing and expanding their personal brand online, emphasizing the power of storytelling to cut through digital noise. joelhansen+1