PUBLIC PERSONA
N NICOLE JASS IS PART OF A NEW generation of women in Denver who bring their intellect and prowess with emerging technologies to bear for both start-ups and major public companies. After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder, Jass founded SpyderLynk, a company centered on her invention of SnapTag, a two dimensional logo (rather than a white QR checkerboard) that a consumer takes a picture of to start a conversation with a brand or receive instant discounts. Now Jass is the VP of data products at Vantiv, a leading provider of payment processing services for merchants and financial institutions. If that sounds like heady stuff, it is. But Jass is keenly aware of the special challenges facing women in business, and speaks freely about the balance needed for women to both advance their careers and have children. Jass has managed to find and honor that balance and has two children. Keep an eye out for Jass to continue to push the boundaries while maintaining her balance.
Nicole Jass
How do people describe you? Driven, caring, and either funny or pain in the neck. Who do you most admire? Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook. She helped monetize Facebook and Google. An incredible businessperson. You must watch her TED Talk. Favorite Denver metro restaurant? Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant. What was the last great book you read? I’m in the middle of Option B, by Sheryl Sandberg. It talks about resilience and the drive towards living positively.
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Photo: Mark Cafiero
What surprises people about you? That I like Britney Spears.
FOUNDER OF SPYDERLYNK, NICOLE JASS IS NOW THE VP OF DATA PRODUCTS AT VANTIV, A LEADING PROVIDER OF PAYMENT PROCESSING SERVICES By Scott S. Evans Name: Nicole Jass Age: 38 Marital status: Yes, to Bryan Children: Kaia, 4; and Ferguson, 2 Career: VP Data Products at Vantiv Hometown: Fort Collins Where do you call home today? Tallyn’s Reach in Aurora Website: vantiv.com
COLORADO EXPRESSION OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017
