Guest Profile

Nicole Zeno

Nicole Zeno is the CEO and Founder of Clever Cow Media, and her expertise lies in helping startups and SMBs with marketing and growth strategies.

At a young age, Nicole watched as her parents started and built a company from the basement of her childhood home. In that moment, she realized the impact one small business could have on not just her family, but the whole community.

Since then, she has achieved a lot, failed at some, and had a lot of fun along the way. Nicole dabbled in many different industries including music, TV, movies, tech, startups, apps, and more.

The epiphany came while she was working with clients and realized that the skills she had learned and her cumulative experiences had put her in a unique position to help them grow their businesses.

She started Clever Cow Media, and Clever U with the belief that when we collaborate, SMBs and Startups thrive, local economies thrive and we build stronger communities. In addition, Nicole also serves as a Co-Host of The What The Frac? Show on Linkedin which features marketing tips, tricks, videos, and live interviews!

Nicole's accolades and interests include:

• Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40
• SXSW Interactive Award Finalist 2014
• Top 100 Marketing Leader by MARSum 2021 & 2022
• Phoenix Startup Week Presenter
• Multi-Exit Startup Founder
• Arizona Commerce Authority Mentor & Arizona Innovation Challenge Judge
• National Ambassador for St. Jude Children's Hospital
• Music Video Director & Producer
• Ultra Marathon Runner