Shama Hyder

Shama Hyder is the Founder & CEO of Zen Media, an international keynote speaker, and a bestselling author. Fast Company calls her a “millennial master of the universe” and a “zen master of marketing.” She’s a Forbes and Inc. 30 under 30 alum, and LinkedIn has called her a Top Voice in Marketing four years in a row. Shama was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by The White House and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.

About 30% of businesses in the U.S. are owned by women—only 2% break $1 million in revenue. When you look at women of color, this number drops even more dramatically. Shama is no stranger to navigating uncharted territory.

Zen Media is a PR and marketing agency serving tech-driven B2B companies around the globe, including brands like Chase Business, Dwolla, ATB Ventures, Cox Communications, and more. Shama has been a media correspondent for Fox Business, MSNBC, Bloomberg, and CNBC, and she’s one of the world’s leading experts on marketing and PR in the digital age.