Jess Ruben
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Credentials
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Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
Co-Active Training InstituteJun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Co-Active Coaching (Process)
Co-Active Training InstituteSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Co-Active Coaching (Synergy)
Co-Active Training InstituteSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Co-Active Coaching (Balance)
Co-Active Training InstituteAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Co-Active Coaching (Fulfillment)
Co-Active Training InstituteJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Co-Active Coaching (Fundamentals)
Co-Active Training InstituteJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork Teacher
Rishikesh Yogis YogahshalaApr, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Walking on Earth
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United Kingdom
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief People Officer, Board Director & In-House Expert
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Oct 2021 - Present
* Board advisor involved across all strategic, financial and operational decisions * 'Full Stack' people person doing everything from hiring to culture codification* 'Many Hat Wearer', filling in gaps as Interim Head of Commercial, Interim head of Programmes* Internal coach to the team & the leadership team* In-House expert giving talks, webinars and workshops across a full range of topics related to people, performance and culture
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Strategy, People and Operations Consultant
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Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
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Kusudi Consultants
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Kenya
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Business Consulting and Services
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Founding Partner
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Jun 2022 - Present
The Kusudi team have held the following titles at high growth tech businesses: * Chief Revenue Officer * VP of Strategy * Chief Operating Officer * Head of Partnerships * Chief People Officer * Head of Commercial * Strategy Director * Various board and advisory positions However at Kusudi we value our philosophies more than our labels. The word Kusudi is Swahili for purpose and we place that at our core; helping businesses and individuals find the purpose that will help them grow. We start with the mantras how can you be better, how can you make those around you better, and how can you make the future better. And we couple our business knowledge with wisdom from qualifications in Co-Active coaching, breathwork, meditation and yoga. We share a passion for nature, learning and conversations with great people. Let’s work together to leave the jersey in a better place. Show less
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Born Free Foundation
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Trustee
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Apr 2020 - Present
Born Free works across the world to preserve, protect and rescue wild animals in need – finding Compassionate Conservation solutions so that humans and wildlife can co-exist peacefully. Joined the board of trustees in 2020 as their youngest trustee, with a view to bringing my knowledge of technology, innovation, and fast growth companies to the charity, thus helping them lead the way as an innovative and progressive organisation. Born Free works across the world to preserve, protect and rescue wild animals in need – finding Compassionate Conservation solutions so that humans and wildlife can co-exist peacefully. Joined the board of trustees in 2020 as their youngest trustee, with a view to bringing my knowledge of technology, innovation, and fast growth companies to the charity, thus helping them lead the way as an innovative and progressive organisation.
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Mentor Stories
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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Co-Founder
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Jul 2020 - Present
Mentor Stories is a part of the COO Stories family; we founded the initiative to help increase diversity in the tech sector, by matching senior Operations Leaders with people from under represented backgrounds, to help inspire them to follow a path in technology. The beta launched in December '20, with a view to a full roll out in 2021. Mentor Stories is a part of the COO Stories family; we founded the initiative to help increase diversity in the tech sector, by matching senior Operations Leaders with people from under represented backgrounds, to help inspire them to follow a path in technology. The beta launched in December '20, with a view to a full roll out in 2021.
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COO Stories
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Management Team Member
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
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Judopay
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Officer - People & Operations
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
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VP of Business Operations
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Feb 2018 - Jan 2020
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Lantum
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategy Director
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Jan 2017 - Feb 2018
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Cofounder & COO
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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Piton Capital
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United Kingdom
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Team
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
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Teacher
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
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Kamili Organisation
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Nairobi
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Volunteer
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
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Marketing Director
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Oct 2013 - May 2014
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Itchy Feet Events
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Oxford
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Promotion Manager
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2011 - 2013
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Mkuru kwa Ruben Slum School
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Nairobi
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Volunteer
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
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Education
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University of Oxford
Master of Science - MS, Sociology -
University of Oxford
Master of Arts - MA, English Language and Literature -
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Leadership Programme -
St. Paul's Girls' School