Jason Mayden

“One of the greatest solution oriented minds I know. Jason is one who seeks to provide opportunities through creativity that not only delivers against the stated objective, but also takes the consumer to a new space. He is a transcendent thinker and applies his vision to creative endeavors. I have the utmost confidence in Jason Mayden. ”

“I have had the pleasure and honor of knowing Jason for over a decade. He has been a colleague, mentor, and friend. He has been instrumental in guiding my professional journey from Designer to Founder. The value he has added to my startup and numerous others is immeasurable. Jason is a true stakeholder leader. He is always looking for ways to create value not just for shareholders but all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the community. As an enlightened leader who is always looking for new opportunities to identify and cultivate value in the market. He has a unique ability to see the big picture and find creative solutions to complex problems. His combination of strategic thinking and tactical expertise has been invaluable to the startups he has worked with, especially mine. Over his 20+ year creative career, Jason has excelled as both a curious generalist and a tactical expert. His diverse skill set and ability to quickly learn new things have made him a valuable asset to any startup. In short, Jason is an exceptional enterprise leader, motivator, and accelerator, he cuts through the noise and finds solutions with vision and creativity. I have no doubt that he will bring value and success to any organization he joins.”

“Jason is a leading thinker on the role of design, creativity and curiosity in business, education and leadership. He's a visionary that I have an enormous amount of respect and admiration for. Any organization would benefit from tapping into his experience and creative wisdom.”

“Jason Mayden is one of the most creatively expansive human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. His business acumen coupled with his unwavering ethics make him the type of leader the world need now more than ever. Any organization would be absolutely blessed to have the opportunity to work with Jason!!”

“Jason is THE FUTURE. He embodies what it means to create innovatively and conscientiously. He’s always had a vision for how to make things work better, while helping people live better. The world is in a good place because of this man. He inspires, he connects, and practices what he preaches. His relentless work ethic and passion will take him and the SUPERHEROIC brand to great places, and I look forward to supporting him personally and professionally along the entire way. ”

“Jason is a creative GameChanger! His unique approach to problem-solving via design is thoughtful, inventive, intentional & purposeful. ”

“Dynamic. Jason Mayden is tailor-made to bring thought provoking innovation to every endeavor he embarks upon. His attention to the consumer, their world and how it threads to the future is prolific. As one of today’s top design leaders, he offers optimism, truth and incredible dialogue that sparks teams of people to stand up together and win. He always comes ‘with’ you on the “Challenge/Journey”. His passion for Faith, people and mission are only matched by his care for every person he comes in contact with. I’m better because of him, because he is DYNAMIC.”

“Jason Mayden is a diligent, determined and deserving individual. Each project is comprised of passion, commitment and integrity. His ability to interpret corporate initiatives via consumer/market trend relevance is a true gift. Jason has a thorough understanding and sincere appreciation of art, history and culture. I would highly recommend Jason, he would be an invaluable asset to any organization.”

“A creative thinker, a pragmatic strategist and an inspiring leader, Jason exemplifies the traits required to lead innovative teams through relentless iterations until they succeed. His deep respect for humanity enables him to discover and amplify the unique talents in each of his team members, weaving them into a unified and powerful force. I would not hesitate to collaborate with Jason on any venture.”

“Jason is an inspiration to be around. He is passionate, talented and a force for positive change. Jason is a man of action, letting his deeds speak for his vision and values. Through the past ten months of working together with Jason on a variety of projects both in and outside of classes, I have developed great admiration for Jason. He is an asset to any team, helping push the boundaries of ideas to create the future. Jason is a man of integrity and honesty; to his roots, his teammates and his work. I look forward to seeing the amazing projects he will be making reality in the future.”

“Jason is one of the most talented individual you can find. Besides the astonishing design skills, he very much is a top notch business person. He has tremendous people skills; articulate extremely well and usually with a big smile. More importantly, Jason is a person with a big heart that cares for those around him. He carries himself with great integrity and dignity. I will work with Jason in any situation.”

“In the footwear industry, there are designers who simply draw a pretty picture, and then there are designers like Jason Mayden. Through the years, Jason has learned how to craft a product with emotion, obsess over inspiration points and translate all of that into a sneaker that captures both an athlete's personal style and their performance needs. Specifically, his work on the Chris Paul footwear line perfectly represents "signature" product. As a media outlet, it's been a pleasure to hear Jason richly detail his inspired work on many occasions.”

“I have had the pleasure to have Jason in my marketing research class in Winter 2011 at Stanford GSB. I was deeply impressed by many things about Jason. First of all, he is always highly motivated and self starting. Having established a reputation at Nike, he did not stop at "being a genius designer" but instead was always eager to learn more. Even upon our first meeting I was deeply impressed by his knowledge and curiosity about many foreign countries and his desire to help others in his life. In consistency with that, he offered me many GREAT ideas about the class, which clearly showed both his creativity and leadership power. He was also very popular among the students, being seen as a constant source for advice. I think that any organization would be lucky to have Jason as their team leader /designer / consultant. It was a real pleasure to have met Jason, and I hope that our paths would cross again soon!”

“I worked with Jason for 10 years at Nike and can attest to his raw talent, his incredible work ethic, leaderships skills and team player attributes. He has a true passion for his craft, with strong research and conceptualization skills, which has resulted in his designing some of Nike's most innovative and best-selling footwear. He is a natural leader who will go out of his way to mentor and groom those seeking his guidance and expertise in design and innovation. He has a true drive and desire to grow in his field and in his business expertise and his current studies at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business is evidence of that passion. He is one of the most authentically kind, generous and humble human beings I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He is a unique individual in that his incredible talent has not altered his true self. I hope I have the opportunity to work with Jason again in the future.”

“Jason is an exceptional person on all levels, if you want more detail don't hesitate to contact me. Matt Holmes”

“Jason is my classmate at Stanford GSB. He is a natural leader. His drive, energy level coupled with his ambition and commitment set him apart from many others. He is a man of many talents. He is passionate about brands, design thinking and consumer understanding - a rare combination which makes him a valuable asset to any company. Jason’s mastery in design helped the Jordan Brand to reach $1 B. His knowledge about global retail industry and his ability to translate the consumer insights into concrete actionable points earn respect. He is a creative thinker who loves different points of views and encourages others to come up with new ideas. I also feel he is one of the most people friendly persons I have known in my professional life. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

“Simply put Jason is a Creative Genius. His footwear design work for Brand Jordan is respected in the boardroom, on the court, and in the streets. Jason takes a unique multi disciplined approach to design that blends technology, engineering, history, and personal life experiences into products that speak to most everyone. However, Jason isn't all about just creating hot designs and revenue. Jason is also about giving back to the community. I have had the pleasure of working with Jason on a number of projects both inside and outside of Nike. I have watched him volunteer numerous hours to community projects while in the midst of designing the Jordan 2009. Which happened to be the first Jordan signature shoe designed by an African American. In closing, if you are in need of creative mind that generates results, you need to look no further than Jason Mayden.”

“Jason is a prized, passionate designer who seeks break through design while servicing TRUE business solutions. His ability to investigate the consumer needs, while seizing growth opportunities is priceless. I have had the pleasure of watching Jason grow into a Global Industry Leader! Here is a toast to the FUTURE!”

“Jason is an extrodinary talent. During my tenure with the Jordan Brand, I developed a strong appreciation for the creative and design processes that drive this world class brand. Much of this can be attributed to jason's ability to translate the functional and technical merits of the product into tangible marketing assets I used to drive campaign development. His participation in the Standford MBA program will surely sharpen is business acumen and make him just that more valuable to any organization.”

“When I first met Jay, I could have sworn he was 10 years older then his age let on. The maturity, knowledge and creativity that he exemplifies on a daily basis FAR exceeds even some of the most talented seasoned professionals I've known who have been doing this for 20+ years. Jay has an infectious personality that draws even the most disparate team members closer together. He's the consummate colleague in the sense that he's the first one to grab a shovel and help out when it's time to grind. His leadership by example is unmatched I can only hope to be honored enough to work with him again in the future.”

“I worked with Jason on a number of projects at Nike relating to the company's largest employee network (affinity group). In each one, Jason was charged with bringing diversity concepts to live in design and in each one he delivered. But what makes Jason stand out are not just his superb design skills but his personal leadership and his drive to excel. Jason would own each project and become more involved than what was asked of him and take on more leadership roles. He is a born leader and his energy, drive, committment and can-do attitude are infectious. I always enjoyed working with him because I always knew that I would be surprised and delighted.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Jason at Nike headquarters in Portland, Oregon where I worked as the footwear design recruiter for Brand Jordan. Jason, in his role as Senior Footwear Designer, was one of my points of contact for feedback, guidance and insight for the candidates under consideration. Our interactions were always productive as he offered answers and instruction in a helpful, friendly and constructive way. When I started in the role, I was a fan of Basketball but didn't fully understand the pulse of the basketball consumer. Jason was able to share stories and understanding that I would have been lost without had I not heard his perspective. It would be awesome to work with Jason again. I hope to have that opportunity!”

“Jason is one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. I had the privilege of interviewing him for my Pursue the Passion project. Immediately you sense a rare combination of talent, passion, humor, and a relentless drive in Jason. It's been almost five years since my interview with him, but Jason Mayden still stands out as someone I want to be like when I grow up.”

“Jason is the type of person who understands WHY he is doing what he's doing. My experience with Jason on a professional level came as part of the Jordan Brand at NIKE Inc. As an Account Executive I needed to know the inspiration of the footwear I was selling and understand where the designer was coming from when creating it. Jason was not only skilled at design but at articulating his vision. He thinks deeper than most designers I've worked with and always knows how to mesh form and function. And although he's had the opportunity to work with some of the greatest athletes in the world...he always makes everyone around him feel like the most important person in the room.”

“Jason has been a pleasure to work with on a number of occasions in the 3 years that I have had the pleasure of knowing him. He is always willing to help anyone with any sort of question or advise about a project and shares his tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience with the footwear industry. I always look forward to working with Jason whether it be an interview about his latest footwear design, or gaining insight into his profession.”

“It isn't often you come across someone as passionate about their work as Jason. I was lucky enough to work with Jason at Brand Jordan and his love for design was amazing. Part of what made working with Jason so great was he is a natural educator and mentor. He takes a genuine interest in everyone he works with and will work with an individual where they are at in order to improve their work. I was always excited when I was able to work with Jason because I knew I'd learn something!”

“Jason is a creative innovator, capable of both outside-the-box design invention, or timely and ingenious humanitarian endeavors. He has perhaps the most significant young portfolios in the footwear design industry. I highly recommend Jason Mayden! - Wilson Smith • Creative Director, Nike Footwear - Nike Inc.”

“Having known Jason both personally and professionally I feel comfortable in saying that there isn't a more creative, driven, and professional individual. He not only brings the talent and experience you would want to a project; but also the diligence, field diversity in both industrial and graphic design, along with a unique understanding of style and trend direction, evolution, and creation that can take a design to the next level.”

“I have had the pleasure and the opportunity to have worked extensively with Jason and with great honor I grant extreme laudatory commendation. I highly recommend him in his current endeavors. He consistently displays immense understanding of a myriad of knowledge bases. His people skills and leadership traits are to be admired. He possess a sterling and "can do" attitude in everything he embarks upon. His peers, highers and others hold him in high esteem and not only because he is a down to earth and likable guy but rather for his teamwork oriented approach, his magnetic charm and his personable and professional nature. Good luck in your future.”

“Jason embodies excellence, integrity and fortitude in all that he does and so many people are the better for knowing and having worked with him. I am amazed to see how much Jason 'pays it forward' by sharing his vast knowledge and experiences to help others achieve their dreams. I would recommend Jason for ANY and ALL projects requiring an interdisciplinary approach to new business, user-centered design and problem solving opportunities.”