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70 people in our graph share verified history with Marian — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Don BaerunlockedMarian: together at Discovery Networks International (2005–2006)
Marian: together at Partly
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About
Leads the Electrify initiative supporting women and non-binary founders in New Zealand, and is a former Chief Executive of Ministry of Awesome. She previously spent 15 years in marketing and growth strategy for tech startups in NZ and with Universal Studios and Discovery Networks in the US and Europe.
Experience
- PartlyHead of GTM - North Americacurrent2025 — presentFlorida, United States
- CareerWiseAdvisorcurrent2024 — presentChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
- NZ Hi-Tech AwardsBoard Trusteecurrent2021 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
- Ministry of AwesomeChairwoman - Electrify Programmescurrent2021 — presentNew Zealand
- Ministry of AwesomeCEO2017 — 2025Christchurch, New Zealand
- Fluent IQChief Marketing Officer2015 — 2017Christchurch, New Zealand
- Zoom Group SimpaticoManaging Partner2011 — 2015New Zealand
- Discovery Networks InternationalDirector - International Accounts (Europe Middle East & Africa)2005 — 2006London Area, United Kingdom
- NBC UniversalSponsorship Director2001 — 2005London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Public Speaking1Team ManagementManagement17Strategy4Strategic Planning3Leadership2Team Leadership1Strategic Partnerships1P&L Management1Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Software Project ManagementExecutive Management
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Digital MarketingSocial Media MarketingOnline AdvertisingDigital StrategyIntegrated MarketingDigital MediaMarketing CommunicationsMedia PlanningMarketing StrategySponsorshipNew Business DevelopmentOnline MarketingLanguages English · French
From Marian's professional profile.
Colleagues at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Bekah Tregonning
Creative Marketing Specialist at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Ben Erskine
Chief Marketing Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Bridget Unsworth
Trustee at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Brough Johnson
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Dale Stephens
Trustee + Chair at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Dan Khan
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Dianne Jones
Startup Coach at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Georgia Lee
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Marian Johnson?
- Leads the Electrify initiative supporting women and non-binary founders in New Zealand, and is a former Chief Executive of Ministry of Awesome. She previously spent 15 years in marketing and growth strategy for tech startups in NZ and with Universal Studios and Discovery Networks in the US and Europe.
- Where does Marian Johnson work?
- Marian Johnson is Electrify Chairwoman at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome).
- Where did Marian Johnson go to school?
- Marian Johnson studied at Tufts University (Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations); Institute of Directors in New Zealand (Company Directors Course, Governance).
Founder mafias
Tufts University mafia103
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Andrew FeinbergBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Brightcove +1Win ThanapisitikulBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Lazada +1Spencer GerrolHuman FactorsFounded Sparkneuro +1Max SafaiMSFounded M8 Systems +1Mark PiperBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Lish +1Jon LevinsonBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Clarahomecare +1
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Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome) mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Tufts University306
Roger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalMatt GersonInvestor at RevolutionAlex MorganInvestor at Khosla VenturesNiko CiminelliInvestor at Khosla VenturesClay BergerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Kathryn ReddyPrincipal at .406 Ventures
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Also attended Institute of Directors in New Zealand7
Cristina BillettGeneral Manager, Corporate Affairs at NZ Super FundLucinda AboodOperating Partner at Five V CapitalDavid ChinChief Executive at Livestock ImprovementJacquie ShukerChief People Officer at Livestock ImprovementTracy AtkinInvestor at Angel Investors MarlboroughScott MasonTrustee at Startup Dunedin Distiller
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Shared employers
Also worked at Partly4
Also worked at Ministry of Awesome12
Debra HallChair at NZ Growth Capital PartnersDr Lari DkharSenior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital PartnersGraham ScownChief Executive Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Zach Warder GabaldonChief Innovation Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Ben ErskineChief Marketing Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Tori BallHead of Operations at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
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Also worked at Discovery Networks International32
Stephanie LeonardExecutive Assistant at Echo Health VenturesDon BaerSenior Advisor at Audere CapitalNikhil BahelManaging Partner at Elysian Park VenturesLinda ChuEvents at Gold House VenturesManny AyalaChief People & Transformation Officer at Endeavor CatalystJennifer LanguellTechnical Advisory Board Member at Florida Innovation Capital
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Also worked at NBC Universal92
Dea SurjadiSpecial Advisor at Golden Gate VenturesBenedict EvansWrites a weekly technology newsletter read by close to 200,000 peopleAlicia ZaettaAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersNathaniel WattenmakerInvestor at Makers FundArianne BalducciHead of People at TCVBarrett EdgingtonPrincipal at Signal Peak Ventures
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