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Jordan Richardson is an award-winning entertainment talent manager, creative leader, and captivating public speaker, with a track record of working alongside some of the biggest names in music, television, tech-thought, and even the medical industries.

Graduating from the University of Southern California with a degree in Music Entertainment & Business from the Thornton School of Music, Jordan embarked on a journey in talent management, gaining a holistic understanding of nurturing individuals in various roles across diverse industries.

Starting his career in the music industry at the iconic Capitol Records, he honed his skills at the renowned SBV Talent Agency, booking voiceover actors for major television network campaigns such as NBC and ABC's Soapnet. Transitioning to music talent and creative development at VH1, Jordan's portfolio expanded to include casting for iconic shows like the "Behind The Music" series and "I Love The 2000's".

Jordan's entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-facilitate the musical talent for the #LoveIsLove brand activation with Absolut Vodka, culminating in the formation of independent music group SayReal. Their national touring success and radio acclaim earned them recognition at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, solidifying their status as "LA’s Hottest New Band" named by major press outlets.

At Not Impossible Labs, Jordan spearheaded talent and brand management, contributing to the disruptive lab’s projects like the Hunger: Not Impossible COVID-19 response campaign, which garnered the 2020 Shorty Award for Best Business to Business Collaboration, besting large corporations like IBM. That same year, Jordan was inducted as a member of the JFK Library Foundation’s New Frontier Forum, and his insights also found their way into "After Shock," the critically acclaimed follow up to Alvin Toffler’s classic novel “Future Shock”. It commemorated the 50th anniversary of Toffler’s groundbreaking cultural phenomenon in literature.

Joining Myriad Genetics, Inc., the trailblazers and leader in precision medical genetics and hereditary cancer detection, Jordan demonstrated his adaptability by leading sales and business integration efforts to success in Central and Southern California. Despite lacking formal sales or medical industry experience, his application of his self-developed "12 Tenets of Talent Management" earned him prestigious awards, including consecutive President’s Club honors in 2022 and 2023, and recognition as the 2023 Southwest MVP and Western U.S. Mentor of the Year.

Jordan's commitment to talent development and collaborative innovation extends beyond corporate boundaries. Through his consultancy, Cardboard Rockets LLC., he evangelizes the belief that every professional is a talent, and every leader is a talent manager, emphasizing the importance of connection and creative disruption. A sought-after speaker and panelist, Jordan has shared his insights on human connection, talent development, and collaborative innovation with audiences worldwide. His expertise has been featured in national and international media outlets such as CNN, Swiss Public Television, FOX, and Reti Televisive Italiane.