About
Joah Spearman is the founder and CEO of TenYour, a fintech company focused on helping middle-class professionals build financial stability. He previously founded Localeur and has worked as a communications practitioner advising organizations including FedEx, Volkswagen, the PAC-12 Conference, and Southwest Airlines. Spearman has served on the boards of Texas-based nonprofit organizations and raised more than $5 million in startup funding across his ventures.
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Experience
- TenYourFounder & CEOcurrent2023 — presentSacramento, CA
- Self-employedUltramarathoner (Unpaid)current1996 — present
- FRESH SpeakersKeynote Speaker & Strategic Communications Counselcurrent2009 — presentAustin, Texas Area
- LocaleurFounder and CEO2013 — 2024Austin, TX
- Inc. MagazineContributing Author on Technology & Inclusion2021 — 2023
- PeoplismExecutive Communications Counsel & Advisory Board2019 — 2023
- Capital FactoryStartup Mentor on Communications, Community & Fundraising2020 — 2022Austin, Texas, United States
- ZACH TheatreMembership Committee Chair, Board Of Trustees2018 — 2022Austin, Texas
- Joah's Ark, LLCArtist Manager2018 — 2022Austin, Texas Area
- PetalChair, Sustainability Council2020 — 2021
- Austin PBSChair, IDEA Committee, Board of Directors2014 — 2021Austin, Texas Area
- AIDS Services of AustinPast Chair, Board of Directors2011 — 2020
- University of Texas PressAuthor2009 — 2019Austin, Texas Area
- City of AustinVice Chair, Austin Music Commission2010 — 2013
- BazaarvoiceDirector of Operations & Strategic Initiatives2011 — 2012Austin
- SXSWFounder & Executive Producer of Style X2010 — 2012Austin, Texas Area
- Sneak Attack, LLCFounder & Chief Ninja2009 — 2010Austin, Texas Area
- PulsePoint Group (an ICF Company)Associate (Corporate Communications & Social Media)2009
- Hill+Knowlton StrategiesAccount Executive (Public Affairs & Crisis Communications)2006 — 2009Washington D.C. Metro Area
- U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityPrincipal Speechwriter2005 — 2006Washington D.C. Metro Area
- The University of Texas at AustinPublic Affairs Writer2004 — 2005Austin, Texas Area
- The University of Texas at AustinMedia Relations Student Assistant2002 — 2005Austin, Texas Area
- Freescale SemiconductorEmployee Communications Intern2004
- Southwest AirlinesPublic Relations Intern2003
Skills & more
Facebook29Public Speaking17Writing1Leadership14Management10Social Media99Press Releases42Crisis Communications6Blogging80Sports2Books2Film2
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joah Spearman?
- Joah Spearman is the founder and CEO of TenYour, a fintech company focused on helping middle-class professionals build financial stability. He previously founded Localeur and has worked as a communications practitioner advising organizations including FedEx, Volkswagen, the PAC-12 Conference, and Southwest Airlines. Spearman has served on the boards of Texas-based nonprofit organizations and raised more than $5 million in startup funding across his ventures.
- Where does Joah Spearman work?
- Joah Spearman is Founder of Localeur.
- What companies did Joah Spearman found?
- Joah Spearman founded Localeur.
- Where did Joah Spearman go to school?
- Joah Spearman studied at The University of Texas at Austin (Bachelor of Science - BS, Business/Corporate Communications).
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