John Olson
Founder and CEO, OLSON
John Olson is the driving force behind OLSON, recently named one of the fastest growing private companies by Inc. magazine. OLSON was built to be dis-integrated, or holistic, where ideas come from everywhere, and everyone has a seat at the table. OLSON isn’t just in the business of making ads, but creating connections.
His leadership has earned OLSON a national reputation for effectiveness with 15 Effies in eight years; creativity, being recognized with nearly every industry accolade; and culture, winning Best Places to Work in the Twin Cities four times. Olson has been recognized as an outstanding leader in business, winning Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of the Year and Ad Fed Silver Medal awards and was invited to speak at the inaugural World Effie Festival in Singapore.
In 2007, Olson founded The BrandLab, a school inside of inner city schools that brings marketing knowledge—along with internships, scholarships, and mentors—to hundreds of young people.
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Speaker Info
“I feel like I'm still soaking it all in. I got to go back to the office and apply it but I really like the breadth of the offerings. The keynote speaker, John (Moore) was great… He was very engaging, also very relevant and it wasn't just entertaining. And I won one of those Starbucks gift cards, so that helps.”
