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Hayden Brown
Founder at Upwork (formerly oDesk)
Palo Alto, California, United States
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About
Hayden Brown is President and Chief Executive Officer of Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK), an online work marketplace connecting independent professionals with businesses ranging from small companies to the Fortune 100. During her tenure, Upwork grew from approximately $10 million in revenue to more than $750 million, with about $4 billion in annual client spend, and completed four acquisitions since 2023 alongside a transition to an AI-native platform. Her work has included launching Upwork's enterprise subsidiary Lifted, expanding product and pricing models, and developing the company's advertising and monetization business.
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- Who is Hayden Brown?
- Hayden Brown is President and Chief Executive Officer of Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK), an online work marketplace connecting independent professionals with businesses ranging from small companies to the Fortune 100. During her tenure, Upwork grew from approximately $10 million in revenue to more than $750 million, with about $4 billion in annual client spend, and completed four acquisitions since 2023 alongside a transition to an AI-native platform. Her work has included launching Upwork's enterprise subsidiary Lifted, expanding product and pricing models, and developing the company's advertising and monetization business.
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