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Jill Koziol

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Partner at Costella Kirsch · Founder at Motherly · Founder at Mother

Utah

FoundedMotherMotherly

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Alex ChachavaunlockedJill: together at YPO (2022–2024)
×3Jill: together at The Wharton School
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×3Jill: together at Towson University

About

Joined Costella Kirsch in 2024 with a background in entrepreneurship, strategy, and growth. She previously co-founded and led Motherly as CEO (2015-2024) and earlier founded and exited a consumer goods company, and spent a decade in strategy consulting for US defense and intelligence organizations.

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Founder at Motherly

Co-founders at Motherly

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Elizabeth TenetyExecutive Officer, Director

Founder at Mother

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Mother's investors · 3

8VCAustin · $100K – $50M checksCostella KirschMenlo ParkMuse CapitalLos Angeles · $100K – $1M checks

Experience

  1. Costella KirschGeneral Partnercurrent2024 — present
  2. Waterford SchoolMember Board of Trusteescurrent2025 — present
  3. Brigham Young University Marriott School of BusinessGuest Lecturercurrent2024 — present
  4. Business Brokers of AmericaSenior Advisorcurrent2024 — present
  5. YPOBoard Member2022 — 2026Salt Lake City, UT
  6. Ballet WestPark City Advisory Board Co-Chair2024 — 2025
  7. MotherlyChief Executive Officer & Co-Founder2015 — 2023Park City, UT
  8. The Wharton SchoolGuest Lecturer2021 — 2023
  9. HoneyBee ChildCo-Founder2013 — 2015
  10. Toffler AssociatesBusiness Director2008 — 2014
  11. Independent ConsultantConsultant - United States Institute of Peace2006 — 2008
  12. Telkonet, Inc.Consultant & Federal Programs Manager2004 — 2006
  13. Lutheran World ReliefProgram Assistant for International Programs2002 — 2004

Skills & more

Program Management27Government12Change Management7Proposal Writing7Business Development11Strategic Communications2Performance ManagementProject Planning2BudgetsTraining6Community Outreach1Executive Coaching3
+12 moreDoDLeadership DevelopmentManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsCoachingStart-upsOrganizational DevelopmentCRMStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementLeadership
  • Honored Listee — Marquis Who's Who
  • Certificate in Strategy and Customer Relationships — Wharton Executive Education
  • Certificate in Infant and Maternal Health — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Professional Certified Coach — International Coaching Federation

From Jill's professional profile.

Colleagues at Costella Kirsch

Beth Kelsey
Office & Portfolio Manager at Costella Kirsch
Bill Kirsch
Senior Advisor at Costella Kirsch
Brandon Child
Managing Director at Costella Kirsch
Carter Brutschy
CFO at Costella Kirsch
Rich Ginn
Managing Director and CFO at Costella Kirsch

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jill Koziol?
Joined Costella Kirsch in 2024 with a background in entrepreneurship, strategy, and growth. She previously co-founded and led Motherly as CEO (2015-2024) and earlier founded and exited a consumer goods company, and spent a decade in strategy consulting for US defense and intelligence organizations.
Where does Jill Koziol work?
Jill Koziol is Founder of Mother and Partner at Costella Kirsch and Co-founder at Motherly.
What companies did Jill Koziol found?
Jill Koziol founded Mother, Motherly.
Where did Jill Koziol go to school?
Jill Koziol studied at Georgetown University (MA, Security Studies); Towson University (BA, Political Science, Economics).

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