Jenna Fizel
Managing Director, Emerging Technology, IDEO

Jenna leads IDEO's emerging technology practice. They guide clients in transforming abstract concepts into tangible experiences using AI, XR, and digital fabrication, believing these technologies unlock fresh perspectives in design. Jenna founded a learning community of 100+ people dedicated to making technical skills accessible across IDEO's diverse workforce. Previously, they were a partner at an agency specializing in data visualizations in physical-digital environments. Jenna also co-founded a fashion tech startup and served as CTO for an intimate apparel brand. With a background in computational geometry from MIT, they view software as a way of exploring and solving complex design challenges.