Brenda Anderson, founder and CEO of Jipe, was recently awarded the 30 Women to Watch award from Utah Business Magazine. This award recognizes women in Utah who are breaking barriers and making a significant impact in their respective fields. Anderson is recognized for her work in championing women in technology and providing opportunities for teens and young adults to jumpstart their careers through meaningful employment.
Anderson’s entrepreneurial inspiration sparked from a personal experience she had as a mother of teenage boys. When her son began looking for his first job, she recognized the lack of tools available to help him find an entry-level job near their home that would complement his busy schedule. She knew that she could create a solution to this issue that many teens and young adults face.
As the founder of Jipe, the first mobile job search app designed specifically for Gen Z, Brenda has revolutionized the way young people approach the job search process. Through Jipe, she has helped bridge the gap between employers and this crucial demographic, empowering young people to jumpstart their careers.
“If our youth can understand that their first job matters—regardless of what it is—and is the catalyst for their future success, I would consider that an accomplishment worth fighting for.”
-Brenda Anderson, Founder and CEO of Jipe
Jipe has the potential to impact people’s lives, the community, businesses and the economy in a real and significant way. Since its launch, Jipe has helped hundreds of teens throughout Utah match with a job that fits their needs. Anderson wants to build a business that fulfills its mission to create connections that build futures and change lives.
Anderson’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for innovation have made her a role model for women in business and technology. Her success with Jipe has helped to inspire other entrepreneurs to think outside the box and create new solutions to existing problems.
Despite facing many adversities in her personal life—including surviving a brain tumor and brain surgery—Anderson has overcome numerous obstacles and increased her passion for the meaningful work she is doing. Her unwavering drive to make a difference is not only inspiring to women around her but to all who have the pleasure of working with her.
With her remarkable array of talents, including her expertise as a speaker, marketer, designer, and creative problem-solver, Anderson has become an inspiration and a testament to the power of grit, creativity, and determination. She is undoubtedly a woman to watch, not only for what she has already accomplished, but for the future achievements that are sure to come.
With her tireless work in championing women in tech and providing opportunities for teens and young adults, Brenda has made an impressive impact on the job search industry. Her vision, leadership, and dedication to helping individuals find meaningful employment have made her an inspiration to many. Brenda Anderson is a trailblazer and a well-deserving recipient of the 30 Women to Watch award. We can’t wait to see what Anderson and Jipe will accomplish next!
