Meet Jaylen Bledsoe, motivational speaker, investor, CEO, and consultant. Did we mention he’s only 16 years old? Yes, at his short age Bledsoe has accomplished much great success. His leadership and natural entrepreneur spirit were invested in him at a very young age.
Bledsoe started his own technology company, Jaylen D. Bledsoe Global Group at the age of 15, and has worked with a variety of organizations, businesses, and even celebrities. He served as President in the National Youth Rights Association and focused on building a national branded organization. Bledsoe also serves as a board member of Independent Youth, which collaborates with Google, Facebook, and Disney to strategize partnerships. Bledsoe has even helped singer, Jordin Sparks, grow her charity The M.A.D. Girls, Inc.
On November 11th, 2014 Jaylen Bledsoe received his greatest accomplishment to date. Bledsoe was named an honoree in Ebony Magazine’s 2014 Power list. His name was one among top key influencers such as: Oprah Winfrey, Pharrell, and Beyonce.
Walgreens Expressions Challenge is excited to have Jaylen Bledsoe as their 2014 St. Louis spokesperson. We look forward to seeing great things from him.
Follow Jaylen: @jaylenbledsoe