Summary
Jason Kinnear is a communications principal with over 20 years’ experience helping technology, B2B and professional services organizations turn complex ideas into clear, actionable stories that build reputation and drive growth. He founded and leads Venture4th, after a decade-plus leading technology practice at Edelman and senior roles across top agencies, and has guided startups and enterprises—from Muse and Financeit to Microsoft and TELUS—through product launches, crisis communications and executive thought leadership. Known for translating technical detail into audience-centered narratives, he pairs agency-scale strategy with hands-on media and analyst relations, content creation and media training. An entrepreneur and intrapreneur, he built one of Canada’s largest tech-focused agency teams and actively mentors startups through Communitech and MaRS, blending practical PR craft with ecosystem advocacy.
12 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer