Julian Mitchell

Founder // IQ LABS

Julian Mitchell is an award-winning marketer, advisor and multimedia journalist. He's been a columnist and developed platforms for leading media brands such as Forbes, Beats by Dre, Vanity Fair, Complex, HuffPost and REVOLT.

As a marketer, he spearheaded campaigns and experiences for global brands like Nike, AT&T, American Honda, Wells Fargo, Walmart, Amazon Prime, the NFL, Google, T-Mobile, HBO Originals and HBO Max. 

In 2021, CES and the Consumer Technology Association named Mitchell an innovator shaping the future of consumer electronics. He also spent five years serving on the CES Advisory Board, helping to shape what speakers, conversations and experiences happen at the world’s largest tech conference. 

In 2019, he was also named a TEDx Visionary, prior to delivering a powerful talk at TEDx Bethesda detailing how creators were becoming the new cultural leaders. 

In 2016, LinkedIn ranked Mitchell No. 9 on their list of Top Voices in Media, citing him as one of the must-know writers shaping culture. In the same year, Mitchell was tapped by Complex Networks to launch Complex Hustle, the company’s first video channel for creative entrepreneurs.  

He has also served as a Strategic Advisor and Executive Board Member for REVOLT, Combs Global, Quantasy + Associates and the OASIS Real Estate Investment Fund. 

Mitchell carries years of experience as an instructor for MediaBistro, while also speaking at global conferences such as CES, VidCon, Ad Week, Social Media Week, ANA, Ad Color, Summit Series, Revolt World, and CultureCon. 

He’s also been featured on prominent networks like CNN, MTV News and BET, sharing his insight on relevant topics impacting pop culture.