OUR STORY
It started over a glass of wine. (Or two.) Five of us gathered to catch-up and commiserate about the craziness of the industry, jobs, and life in general. We had known each other—or in some cases had known of each other—for a very long time in the ad tech space. We had been colleagues, clients, partners, and vendors. When we paid the check that night, we realized that this small community we had cultivated was so rewarding and impactful that we wanted to bottle it up and share it like the Cabernet we had finished off.
And thus, TechBae was born. In October 2018, we hosted our first ever TechBae event where 50+ female executives from leading ad tech and media companies got together to lift up and empower one another. It has been quite the journey ever since…when great women come together, incredible things really do happen!
Bae, or the slang for “before anyone else,” represents the pact we have made with each other and our extended network. A commitment to advocate for each other and the women that will come after us.
Our Mission
“TechBae advances equality by creating meaningful connections and developing opportunities for women across all levels within the Ad Tech & media landscape.”
OUR FOUNDERS
SEEMA
PATEL
Senior Vice President, Data Partnerships
Univision Inc.
With 2 decades of experience in advertising and technology, Seema Patel is a seasoned media executive with extensive expertise in launching new businesses and supporting multi-platform solutions.
SARAH
FOSS
Chief
Technology
Officer, Audacy
As Chief Technology Officer for Audacy, Foss leads the strategy and execution of the company’s advertising technology data, strategic insights, and software development for the company’s entire portfolio.
CHRISTINA VILLANO
GVP of Business Integration, Charter Communications
Christina Villano has spent the last twenty years gaining extensive experience in Strategic Corporate Development, go-to-market strategies for emerging tech, and developing customer success strategies in a converged Media & Advertising world.
BRENDA
SALCE-GARCIA
Head of Creator Success – Executive Vice President, Jellysmack
Brenda Salce-Garcia brings with her over 15 years in the media and advertising technology space. She is currently leading the Creator Success organization at Jellysmack
HEATHER
McCREA
Strategic Media Consultant
CNOmni Media
Heather’s shared passion for media and technology led her to CNOmni Media where she is a Senior Consultant, focused on providing technology and strategic guidance to the Media, Entertainment, and Telecommunications industries.
Grit. Grace. Transformation. Inspiration. Rewarding. Empowerment. Career-building. Community.