William Irwin Belk
Co-Founder & Director, British West Indies Trading Company
She’s like the Steve Jobs of technology, fearless, investing in and building one extraordinary technology company after another to transform lives and very possibly change the course of history. She receives my very strongest recommendation.
November 16, 2013, William Irwin was with another company when working with Jen at Bawden Capital
Rotter, Edward
Managing Director, Real Estate
I remember years ago when as a young entrepreneur fate put Jen head to head negotiating with Carl Icahn. I was so impressed that she actually made a profit on that deal! Jen moves unmovable mountains and makes seemingly impossible things happen with her uniquely rare combination of chutzpah, determination, analytical skills, confidence, ability to think way outside the box and intoxicating charm. Her ESP and EQ when it comes to reading people, the markets and macro economic trends is unparallel. In May of 2007 I attended a lunch and she outlined the outstanding derivative exposure of all the big banks. She had a strong argument for a large 1929 style meltdown she expected shortly. It was the first any of the prominent businessmen in the room had heard this argument. She had done her homework. She was extremely bullish on gold at 650 an ounce, predicting it would go well over a thousand dollars. It wasn’t the first time. Over the years on a number of occasions I’d personally heard, read, benefited and been amazed at Jen’s extraordinary gift to evaluate & forecast market fluctuations.
November 15, 2013, Rotter, was with another company when working with Jen at Bawden Capital
David Buck
Senior Information Technology Executive, Product Lifecycle Management, Program Manager
I’ve worked with Jen over many years on a number of technology deals with Bawden Capital. Jen has an impressive network of contacts, which she can mobilize to make a technology business come to life. She has excellent judgment and strong analytical skills to assess business situations. Very few people have her work ethic- it’s obvious she truly believes in and loves what she does. Jen has a passion rarely seen in the workplace that sets her aside as a great leader, propelling her companies forward by the sheer force of her will. I know she will continue to be a trailblazer in New Technology development.
– David Buck – Technology Entrepreneur
November 1, 2013, David worked directly with Jen at Bawden Capital
Matey Nedkov
President of Ice – International Corporate Expansion
Jen’s relentless assistance and her professional network of friends resulted in the injection of over five million in financing from Providence Venture Capital for my company, and its eventual sale to News Marketing, a Murdock Corporation. I have now worked with Jen through the years on a number of projects and she has always far exceeded my expectations. Her combination of brains, energy, creativity, and determination are in my opinion simply unparalleled.
Matey Nedkov,
Founder and former CEO of Infonet Media
October 29, 2013, Matey was with another company when working with Jen at Bawden Capital
William Irwin Belk
Co-Founder & Director, British West Indies Trading Company
I have been witness to dozens of selfless acts of kindness where Jen has made a meaningful difference in our lives. Her empathy allows her to understand human nature and interact with people in a uniquely deep and real way. Her integrity, old school values combined with her genuine heart felt interest in people make her an extraordinary mentor, colleague, and friend.
November 16, 2013, William Irwin worked with Jen at Metropolitan Foundation
Etienne Boillot
Partner at Shepherd Capital GP Sarl
As a former senior member of the Yves Saint Laurent executive team I was privileged to witness Jennifer Bawden’s energy, talent and commitment. She displayed the same drive and tenacity in establishing herself within the fashion industry that served her so well in her remarkable athletic career. At the same time, she devoted considerable energy to non-profit causes. Her passion, courage and confidence have served her well throughout her career and will, I am sure, continue to do so.
November 15, 2013, Etienne was with another company when working with Jen at Jennifer Bawden Designs
Tom Verola
President, Sea Nexus Inc.
As former COO of Jones Apparel and Former head of operations and manufacturing for Liz Claiborne’s 4.2 billion gross sales, I’m qualified to say that Jennifer Bawden posses extremely rare talents. I met with her over 20 years ago when we did a search of over 80 of America’s top young designers. We chose the top two on this list to work with and one of them was Jen. To be profoundly gifted creatively yet logical, rational, driven, organized and easy to work with is simply almost unheard of in an industry known for eccentric prima donnas. I’d never before seen such a tremendous natural design talent matched with such an instinctive strength at business until I met Jen. Her ability to jump from left to right brain activities is very, very unique. Combined with her loyalty, talent, and professionalism, it is my pleasure to give Jen my maximum endorsement. It was fashions great loss when such a rising star at the height of her career become a technology entrepreneur. Tom Verola
October 30, 2013, Tom worked directly with Jen at Jennifer Bawden Designs