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Jen Sargent

Jen Sargent

Jen Sargent

CEO

Wondery

Speaking at

Wednesday 19 June, 11:00 - 11:30

Finding Community in Fandom

Biography

Jen Sargent is a successful entrepreneur and executive with 20 years of digital media experience. She is currently the CEO of Wondery, a premium podcast studio and network acquired by Amazon in 2021, known for its character-driven, binge-worthy stories including Dr. Death, The Shrink Next Door, Even the Rich and Business Wars. Wondery was behind six of the “Top 25 New Shows of 2023”, according to Podtrac, including Ghost Story and Exposed, and Stolen Hearts, with over 55+ shows from Wondery hitting No. 1 on Apple Podcasts, including Scamfluencers and Stolen Hearts. Many Wondery podcasts have been adapted for scripted television or streaming series, including Dr. Death and Joe vs Carole on Peacock, The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV+, and upcoming Gladiator and Dying for Sex for FX. Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic, emotionally driven storytelling.