Cortina Jenelle Caldwell

Guided by purpose, strategy and a love of tech, Cortina Jenelle Caldwell’s entrepreneurial journey has remained true to her north star and rural roots – to leave her corner of the world a little better off than she found it. Cortina is Founder & CEO of Brand Evangelist, a social enterprise x tech startup serving the impact-driven in the age of AI. She is a Vantage Ventures alumna, Who’s Who in America, 40 Under Forty honoree, and 11x award-winning entrepreneur — recognized for her work at the intersection of impact, creativity, and technology across Southern Appalachia and beyond.